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Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing scalable technology platforms for critical infrastructure and flight systems. Backed by leading venture and strategic investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures, the company applies aerospace engineering and quality standards to deliver high-performance, reliable products for demanding operating environments.
In this role, you will design, fabricate, operate, and continuously improve test infrastructure supporting innovative jet engine and subsystems development. You will be responsible for ensuring every new design is rigorously tested to meet quality and performance metrics before aircraft integration and flight operations. Working closely with propulsion design engineers and peers, you will execute projects to a high level of quality in a flat, fast-moving organization that values engineering excellence.
Key responsibilities include:
- Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities
- Conduct analyses for fluid system component performance
- Develop detailed test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods to capture high-fidelity, decision-driving data
- Document work including P&IDs, electrical schematics, and test procedures while collaborating with stakeholders
- Work closely with propulsion design engineers to validate models, characterize performance, and inform design iterations
- Conduct hardware testing and analyze results to verify requirements, identify discrepancies, and determine corrective actions
- Create and implement test strategies to validate and activate test stand designs
- Implement safety best practices through engineering controls
The company operates with a flat structure, generalist-specialist hybrid approach, and emphasizes pragmatism and moving fast while maintaining engineering rigor. In-office work five days per week is considered essential to foster collaboration and strengthen company culture.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
- Initiative for continuous improvement beyond assigned tasks
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
