Astro Mechanica · 3 months ago
Structures Design Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expAstro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company focused on democratizing high-speed flight. The Structures Engineer will contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of advanced aerospace structures, ensuring performance and safety in high-performance aircraft.
AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
3-10 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 learning, building, and contributing to innovative aerospace vehicles
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
Company
Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica has designed a new form of jet engine—the Electric Adaptive Engine.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$27.6MKey Investors
United Airlines VenturesAlumni Ventures
2025-08-20Series Unknown
2025-02-21Series A· $27.1M
2024-02-27Seed· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Ian Brooke
CEO & Founder
Recent News
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