Jobs at Astro Mechanica

Develop and scale airframe manufacturing operations, including facilities, equipment, tooling, processes, composite fabrication, structural assembly, and integration. Own manufacturing process development and hardware delivery from concept through production. Translate engineering designs into executable manufacturing plans, improve manufacturability and build quality, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and suppliers to establish a scalable aircraft manufacturing line.

Design and deliver high-density, high-reliability power converters through full product lifecycle: concept, component selection, schematic/layout, bring-up, testing, manufacturing, and flight support while collaborating across disciplines on propulsion and generation systems.

Own the end-to-end design, integration, testing, and qualification of vehicle fluid systems including fuel, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, and thermal management. Perform fluid and mechanical analyses, design and integrate components, collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, qualify suppliers, support verification testing, and provide hands-on assistance during vehicle builds and flight-test campaigns.

The Senior Test Engineer designs and operates complex mechanical and electrical systems for testing jet engines, ensuring quality and performance metrics are met and improving test capabilities.

The Senior Propulsion Test Engineer will design and operate test stand infrastructure for jet engine testing, improving test capabilities and ensuring quality metrics are met prior to aircraft integration.

Designs, fabricates, operates, and improves test infrastructure for jet engines and subsystems. Responsibilities include designing test stands and fixtures, analyzing fluid systems, developing test plans and instrumentation, documenting schematics and procedures, conducting hardware testing, analyzing test data, validating models, implementing test strategies, and applying safety controls in hazardous environments.

Own and operate Teamcenter, NX, and related PLM systems; architect workflows, standards, and automation; integrate PLM with ERP and enterprise tools; troubleshoot user and system issues; support engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain; define long-term roadmap while executing day-to-day administration and development.

Lead HR strategy, programs, and operations in a growing aerospace startup. Responsibilities include employee lifecycle management, benefits administration, multi-state compliance, HR systems, performance and career programs, compensation planning, manager support, organizational change, vendor management, and advising senior leaders. The role combines strategic People leadership with hands-on execution and process improvement.

Design and deliver mechanical and fluid system components from concept through production and flight. Perform trade studies, detailed CAD designs, and structural/thermal/fluid analyses. Collaborate with propulsion, structures, avionics, controls, and manufacturing teams, work with suppliers, develop and run hardware test plans, support prototyping, vehicle builds, ground and flight testing, and participate in technical reviews and safety/hazard analyses.

Lead the architecture, design, manufacturing, testing, and continuous improvement of primary and secondary aircraft structures. Define structural technical direction, load paths, materials, joints, and manufacturing approaches while coordinating across engineering disciplines. Lead technical reviews, resolve complex design issues, establish engineering standards, plan organizational capabilities, and mentor engineers. The role requires ownership of significant flight hardware from concept through release, manufacturing, ground testing, and flight testing.

Develop guidance, navigation, and control systems for autonomous aircraft; build six-degree-of-freedom dynamics and simulation models; automate control design, Monte Carlo analysis, and validation; collaborate across engineering disciplines; support flight and ground testing; and review post-flight performance against analytical predictions.

Own the complete tooling lifecycle for aerospace airframe manufacturing, including fixture and jig architecture, CAD design, tolerance analysis, procurement, fabrication, installation, certification, and production support. Lead composite and metallic tooling development, metrology, proof-outs, defect investigations, vendor coordination, and DFM initiatives. Establish tooling standards and processes, mentor engineers and technicians, and transition prototype tooling toward scalable production.

Develop and scale airframe composite manufacturing operations from the ground up. Translate engineering designs into manufacturing plans, processes, tooling, work instructions, and build sequences. Support composite layup, bonding, curing, trimming, assembly, inspection, and rework while resolving production-floor issues. Collaborate with design, tooling, quality, production, suppliers, and technicians; design fixtures, conduct first article inspections, provide DFM feedback, and improve manufacturing throughput and quality.

Execute tactical procurement for prototyping, testing, propulsion, and manufacturing teams: source parts, manage RFQs/POs, track deliveries, drive supplier schedules, vet vendors, and mitigate supply chain risks while partnering with engineering and manufacturing.

The Senior Propulsion Design Engineer will oversee hardware design for propulsion systems, conduct analyses, build prototypes, perform tests, and resolve issues to ensure optimal engine performance.

As Director of Marketing, you will develop Astro Mechanica's brand identity and marketing strategies, lead creative campaigns, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Designs and operates test infrastructure for propulsion and fluid systems, conducts analyses and testing, documents processes, and ensures quality performance metrics are met.

As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will develop reliable autonomous software systems, manage software development processes, and collaborate with engineering teams on aircraft systems.

Develop and maintain engineering software tools for stress analysis, loads database systems, and flight dynamics simulations, collaborating across teams to optimize aircraft design.

The Senior Aerodynamics Engineer will design and analyze aircraft aerodynamics, conduct CFD analysis, develop optimization techniques, and lead cross-functional teams.