Senior Propulsion Design Engineer

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We are working with a fast growing start-up who is reinventing supersonic aircraft from the engineer forward who are seeking a Propulsion Design Engineer to lead structural hardware design from concept through production. This role involves optimizing mechanical systems for manufacturability and reliability, with a focus on propulsion technology.

This would be a fully on-site position in San Francisco and you must be eligible to work in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and apply GD&T principles
• Conduct design trade studies based on material selection, thermal loads, and mechanical criteria
• Utilize FEA and hand calculations to assess structural performance under operational conditions
• Design and analyze joining methods, including welding, brazing, and fasteners
• Develop tooling and fixturing for prototype assembly and testing
• Assemble prototypes, draft work instructions, and support testing/debugging

Qualifications:

• 5+ years proven hands-on experience in mechanical/structural design, preferably in aerospace or propulsion systems
• Proficient in FEA tools and CAD modeling, including solid, surface, and sheet metal design
• Experience with prototype development from initial design through testing

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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