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Test Design Engineer II

Astro Mechanica · San Francisco · On-site

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About Astro Mechanica

We're reinventing aircraft from the engine forward. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities Conduct analyses for appropriate fluid system component performance

What they're looking for

  • 2+ 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)
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 Test Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who designs, fabricates, operates, and improves the test infrastructure supporting our innovative jet engine and subsystems. Your work at Astro Mechanica will keep test operations running smoothly, while constantly expanding and improving test capabilities. You will...

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