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Astra · 10 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ground Systems

positionAlameda, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$130K/yr - $160K/yr
date5+ years exp

Astra is on a mission to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Ground Systems team, focusing on the design and build of systems that support rocket testing and launch operations, particularly in mechanical and fluid systems.

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Responsibilities

Design mechanical and fluid systems using CAD (NX preferred)
Create and maintain P&IDs and operational flow diagrams
Define procedures for startup, shutdown, and emergency operations
Perform structural analysis for sizing and validation
Support system build, integration, and field testing
Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and operations teams
Improve system performance and maintainability over time

Qualification

Mechanical designFluid systems designCAD (NX preferred)Structural analysisP&IDs creationBolted joint designCryogenic system designProject ownershipField testing supportCollaboration

Required

5+ years' experience in mechanical/structural design
Experienced with a variety of structural design processes including fabrication, and post weld heat treatment and machining
Can analyze welded joints using hand-calcs and FEA per AWS or equivalent standard
Experienced with bolted joint design
Experienced with CAD and PLM software tools, particularly with large, shared assemblies
Own projects from beginning to end, with little oversight
Excited to work in a fast-paced, self-driven, iterative startup environment, and to build the systems that enable daily launches to space
Design mechanical and fluid systems using CAD (NX preferred)
Create and maintain P&IDs and operational flow diagrams
Define procedures for startup, shutdown, and emergency operations
Perform structural analysis for sizing and validation
Support system build, integration, and field testing
Collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and operations teams
Improve system performance and maintainability over time

Preferred

Cryogenic or high-pressure system design
Familiarity with ASME B31.3, AWS D10.18, or similar codes
Experience operating or supporting field-deployed systems
Knowledge of aerospace or launch safety standards
Experience in aerospace or space startup environments preferred
Experience with release mechanisms and actuators

Company

Astra

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Astra is a rocket launch startup that provides satellite delivery and launch services.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Alameda, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://astra.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$390.9M
Key Investors
BlackRock
2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $13.4M
2023-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $12.5M
2023-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $65M

Leadership Team

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Chris Kemp
Founder and CEO
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Adam London
Founder and CTO
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