Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer - Hardware & Testing

Astra Space Inc; Alameda (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K

Lunch and snacks provided

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze rocket components. The role involves hands-on contributions from concept to hardware qualification, requiring proficiency in CAD, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, along with experience in engineering software and standards. Excellent benefits and a supportive company culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 3D CAD, ideally Siemens NX.
• Experience with structural and fluid components.
• Familiarity with common engineering standards.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze rocket components and hardware.
• Support prototype builds and acceptance testing.
• Develop test plans for qualification of systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

3D CAD Proficiency (Siemens NX preferred)

Strong communication skills

Hands-on experience with hardware

Familiarity with GD&T

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA software (Ansys, NASTRAN)

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze rocket components. The role involves hands-on contributions from concept to hardware qualification, requiring proficiency in CAD, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, along with experience in engineering software and standards. Excellent benefits and a supportive company culture are offered.