# Airframe Manufacturing Engineer at Astro Mechanica

- Company: Astro Mechanica
- What the company does: We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
- Company website: https://astromecha.co/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $190K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Astro-Mechanica/88aabaec-a36a-4315-bd62-3c831155d38e?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astro-mechanica-airframe-manufacturing-engineer/

## About the role

Help establish and scale Astro Mechanica’s airframe manufacturing operations, including facilities, equipment, tooling, and processes Take end-to-end ownership of manufacturing process development and structural hardware delivery, from initial concept through production Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in composite manufacturing, structural fabrication, or aerospace manufacturing
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes for complex structures and assemblies
- Strong understanding of composite materials, manufacturing methods, tooling, and assembly techniques
- Experience supporting new product development, from initial design through completed hardware
- Experience establishing or scaling manufacturing operations
- Proficiency in CAD, engineering drawings, and design for manufacturability (DFM)

Tags: Manufacturing

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