Astro Mechanica
Mechanical Engineer, Fluid Systems
San Francisco. Posted 29 days ago
The role
This person will own the design, integration, and maturation of critical vehicle fluid systems. They will lead subsystems from early concept through detailed design, qualification, and flight test.
What you will do
- Own the full lifecycle of one or more vehicle fluid systems
- Perform trade studies and first-order analyses
- Design and integrate components including pumps, valves, accumulators, heat exchangers, plumbing, and sensors
- Collaborate with propulsion, structures, avionics, controls, and manufacturing teams
- Work with suppliers to specify, select, and qualify components
- Assist in developing test plans and participate in validation and verification activities
- Provide hands-on support during prototyping, vehicle builds, ground testing, and flight test campaigns
- Lead technical reviews, generate documentation, and contribute to safety and hazard analyses
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 2–5+ years of experience designing, integrating, or testing fluid or mechanical systems
- Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical system fundamentals
- Experience with system-level thinking: requirements flow-down, interfaces, failure modes, and operational considerations
- Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Hands-on experience with hardware—plumbing, assembly, instrumentation, or testing
- Clear communicator
- Willingness to travel to test sites and support field operations
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- Transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
About the company
Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. They are a team of engineers with a flat structure.