Senior Structures Design Engineer

About the Company

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable through advanced airframe and engine technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft
• Support structural layout and configuration development
• Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis using hand calcs and FEA
• Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including aero, propulsion, manufacturing, and test
• Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities
• Document work clearly and maintain configuration control of designs and models

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis
• Familiarity with composite and metallic materials and manufacturing processes
• Hands-on proficiency in CAD (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy (PTO, paid holidays, and sick time)