# Senior Test Design 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
- Level: Senior
- Location: East Bay Area
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $185K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Astro-Mechanica/54952d1a-1da1-4876-8f22-64c6cdc0f5e0?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astro-mechanica-senior-test-design-engineer/

## About the role

Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities Conduct analyses for appropriate fluid system component performance Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluidic, or mechanical systems, including hardware testing and analysis
- Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage, pressurized systems) and safety mitigations
- Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)
- Ability to analyze and interpret test data, and correlate results with analytical models or simulations
- Familiarity with CAD and ability to design simple test hardware, fixtures, or modifications
- Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)

Tags: Testing

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