Senior Structures Design Engineer

San Francisco, United StatesOn-site

Requirements

To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today.
You’re eager to apply your engineering education and early career
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.