We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.
About the role
Create test plans, objectives, methodologies, and establish operational ranges Define instrumentation placement with understanding of measurement limitations
What they're looking for
- 5+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and propulsion systems, test operations, and data analysis
- Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage, pressurized systems) and safety mitigations
- Knowledge of fluid systems and instrumentation hardware (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, regulators, pneumatics)
- Knowledge of rotating machinery operation and instrumentation (natural frequencies, vibration and high-speed data acquisition)
- Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems, PLC hardware, communication protocol, data structures, and software interfaces
- Familiarity with test instrumentation, data reduction, and anchoring analysis with experimental results
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 passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.
Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who has a deep-seated understanding of complex system dynamics, and can take full ownership of hardware testing from concept to production. Your work at Astro Mechanica will have a direct impact on the configuration and performance of the...
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