Senior Structures Design Engineer

Industrious Ventures; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program

Flexible time-off policy

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking a Structures Engineer in San Francisco to contribute to the design and analysis of aerospace structures. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, along with 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis. Proficiency in CAD tools like NX or SolidWorks and familiarity with structural analysis methods are critical. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment, emphasizing in-office collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis.
• Hands-on proficiency in CAD tools.
• Exposure to structural analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures.
• Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support structural requirements.

Skills

Structural design principles

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

CAD proficiency

Familiarity with composite and metallic materials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Nastran

Abaqus

Ansys

Job description

Location

San Francisco

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Airframe

Compensation

• $160K – $200K

WHO YOU ARE

Astro Mechanica is seeking a Structures Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in structural design principles and a passion for solving challenging aerospace problems. You’re eager to apply your engineering education and early career experience to real aircraft hardware, while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. You’ll play a key role in helping to design, analyze, and test advanced aerospace structures that directly contribute to the performance and safety of our vehicles.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft
• Support structural layout and configuration development with guidance from senior engineers
• Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA)
• Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (aero, propulsion, manufacturing, test) to define and support structural requirements
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities
• Document work clearly and maintain configuration control of designs and models
• Learn from senior engineers and steadily grow technical depth and autonomy

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes
• Hands‑on proficiency in CAD (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior engineers while continuing to grow your own knowledge base

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
• Self‑managed and flexible time‑off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
• Flexible work environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in‑office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.

EEO STATEMENT

Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.