We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Own the mechanical architecture of major engine subsystems, defining requirements, interfaces, and design approach Lead trade studies that shape engine configuration, and make clear, defensible decisions when the data is incomplete Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, including technical leadership of complex hardware programs from concept through build and test
- A track record of owning the architecture of a major system or product, not just individual components
- Deep expertise in a major CAD package (Siemens NX preferred, we’ll support your transition from CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks)
- Expert knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, additive, and sheet metal, along with precision measurement and GD&T
- A strong command of structural analysis, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics, with the judgment to know when analysis is good enough and when to go test
- Experience mentoring engineers and raising the technical bar of a team
More about this role
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.
We're a team of hardcore engineers who live and breathe aerospace. We’re generalists who each have subject matter expertise and operate in a flat organizational structure. We move fast and build world-changing technology in a pragmatic and competent workplace culture.
You’re a principal-level mechanical engineer who has led the design of complex hardware from a blank sheet to a fielded product, and you’ve built the judgment that comes from seeing designs succeed and fail in test. You set technical direction, make the hard architecture calls, and raise the bar for everyone around you, while staying close to the hardware yourself. You might come from...
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