Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

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• Astro Mechanica is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who can take full ownership of hardware design from concept to production and has a deep understanding of their impact on surrounding systems. Technical challenges are resolved from first principles. Your work at Astro Mechanica will have a direct impact on the configuration and performance of the Astro Mechanica demonstrator aircraft.
• 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 knowledge of manufacturing processes, precision measurement and GD&T
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (NX, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or similar) for routing, packaging, and component design
• Solid understanding of mechanical system, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer fundamentals and analysis methods
• Hands-on experience with hardware— fabrication, assembly, or testing
• Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, evolving development environment