Senior Structures Design Engineer

Location San Francisco Employment Type Full time Department Airframe Compensation $160K – $200K WHO YOU ARE Astro Mechanica is seeking a Structures Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in structural design principles and a passion for solving challenging aerospace problems. You’re eager to apply your engineering education and early career experience to real aircraft hardware, while learning from experienced engineers across disciplines. You’ll play a key role in helping to design, analyze, and test advanced aerospace structures that directly contribute to the performance and safety of our vehicles. WHAT YOU’LL DO Contribute to the design and analysis of composite and metallic structures for high-performance aircraft Support structural layout and configuration development with guidance from senior engineers Perform CAD modeling, drawings, and basic structural analysis (hand calcs and FEA) Assist with trade studies balancing performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability Collaborate with cross-functional teams (aero, propulsion, manufacturing, test) to define and support structural requirements Participate in design reviews, manufacturing support, and testing activities Document work clearly and maintain configuration control of designs and models Learn from senior engineers and steadily grow technical depth and autonomy WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field 5+ years of experience in structural design and analysis Familiarity with composite and metallic materials, structural design principles, and manufacturing processes Hands‑on proficiency in CAD (e.g. NX, SolidWorks, or similar) Exposure to structural analysis methods (hand calculations, FEA tools such as Nastran, Abaqus, or Ansys) Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to take initiative Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary environment Enthusiasm for mentoring junior engineers while continuing to grow your own knowledge base PERKS AND 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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in‑office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role. EEO STATEMENT 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr