WHO YOU ARE:You are a Senior Propulsion Engineer experienced in designing the combustion devices within propulsion systems. You come from a background working in ground power, aviation, automotive, or rocketry. You approach your work from a robust set of first principles which enable you to work methodically through challenging technical problems with feedback from test verification.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:- Lead conceptual trades for novel combustors while considering system-level impacts
- Complete detailed designs with supporting structural, thermal, and fluid analyses
- Implement advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to achieve performance and reliability at scale
- Assemble prototypes firsthand, design complementary tooling, and establish work instructions
- Conduct hardware test and analyze data to verify requirements and performance metrics
- Understand empirical trends and iterate quickly through component-level and integrated testing
- Diagnose hardware problems efficiently and determine corrective actions
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:- 5+ years hands-on experience designing combustion devices for use in propulsion or similarly complex environments
- Expertise in design and analysis of airbreathing combustors, igniters, and fuel systems
- Proficient in CAD solid body and surface modeling (Siemens NX), engineering drawings, and GD&T
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid behavior
- Hands-on prototype assembly and test stand experience
- Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation selection for analyzing stability and performance in elevated temperate environments
- Understanding and familiarity with high-temperature materials, coatings, and joining methods relevant to combustion
- Experience with root-cause analysis of hardware failures
- Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
- Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work
PERKS & BENEFITS:- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
- Flexible work environment
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.
