Astro Mechanica
Propulsion Cycle Analysis Engineer
Astro Mechanica, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Base pay range
$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
ABOUT US Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—including Duality™—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.
WHO WE ARE We’re a team of hardcore engineers who live and breathe aerospace. We’re generalists who each have subject matter expertise and operate in a flat organizational structure. We move fast and build world‑changing technology in a pragmatic and competent workplace culture.
Who You Are Astro Mechanica is looking for a
Propulsion Cycle Analysis Engineer
to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who has a deep‑seeded understanding of complex system dynamics and can take full ownership of the configuration and performance of the turboelectric adaptive jet engine. Your work will have a direct impact on the engine’s operational envelope and real‑world behavior. You will collaborate across propulsion, aircraft, and test teams to produce high‑fidelity predictions of engine performance. You are attentive to detail and enjoy solving nuanced, interconnected problems.
What You’ll Do
Utilize propulsion 1D thermodynamic cycle models (NPSS, PyCycle, GasTurb, Amesim) to predict engine performance from analytical maps and operating conditions.
Improve and maintain the accuracy of simulation models through anchoring to historical and internally generated test data.
Develop tool automation to improve functionality and user interface.
Collaborate with engineering departments on engine parameter sensitivity analysis and implications for aircraft performance.
Leverage first principles to extrapolate system‑level performance models into next‑gen hardware design cycles.
Analyze test data for characterization hardware behavior and performance.
Define instrumentation placement with an understanding of measurement limitations.
Diagnose hardware/software problems efficiently and perform corrective actions.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
5+ years hands‑on experience with fluidic and propulsion systems, test operations.
Foundational knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and compressible flow.
Understanding of fluid systems and instrumentation hardware (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, regulators, pneumatics).
Familiarity with test instrumentation, data reduction, and anchoring analysis with experimental results.
Experience with data acquisition and control systems, PLC hardware, communication protocol, data structures, and software interfaces.
Initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks).
Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced and high‑growth 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.
Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Aviation & Aerospace
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ABOUT US Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies—including Duality™—with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.
WHO WE ARE We’re a team of hardcore engineers who live and breathe aerospace. We’re generalists who each have subject matter expertise and operate in a flat organizational structure. We move fast and build world‑changing technology in a pragmatic and competent workplace culture.
Who You Are Astro Mechanica is looking for a
Propulsion Cycle Analysis Engineer
to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who has a deep‑seeded understanding of complex system dynamics and can take full ownership of the configuration and performance of the turboelectric adaptive jet engine. Your work will have a direct impact on the engine’s operational envelope and real‑world behavior. You will collaborate across propulsion, aircraft, and test teams to produce high‑fidelity predictions of engine performance. You are attentive to detail and enjoy solving nuanced, interconnected problems.
What You’ll Do
Utilize propulsion 1D thermodynamic cycle models (NPSS, PyCycle, GasTurb, Amesim) to predict engine performance from analytical maps and operating conditions.
Improve and maintain the accuracy of simulation models through anchoring to historical and internally generated test data.
Develop tool automation to improve functionality and user interface.
Collaborate with engineering departments on engine parameter sensitivity analysis and implications for aircraft performance.
Leverage first principles to extrapolate system‑level performance models into next‑gen hardware design cycles.
Analyze test data for characterization hardware behavior and performance.
Define instrumentation placement with an understanding of measurement limitations.
Diagnose hardware/software problems efficiently and perform corrective actions.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
5+ years hands‑on experience with fluidic and propulsion systems, test operations.
Foundational knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and compressible flow.
Understanding of fluid systems and instrumentation hardware (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, regulators, pneumatics).
Familiarity with test instrumentation, data reduction, and anchoring analysis with experimental results.
Experience with data acquisition and control systems, PLC hardware, communication protocol, data structures, and software interfaces.
Initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks).
Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced and high‑growth 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.
Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Aviation & Aerospace
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