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Aerospace Mechanical Engineer – Propulsion & Structural Design

Remotely
Full-time
Ansys Fluent Matlab CATIA Space Engineering ANSYS Space Engineering Design CFD Simulation Aerospace Engineering Space Engineering CAD

You are a seasoned Aerospace Mechanical Engineer eager to push flight beyond today’s ceiling. In this fully remote role you will blend propulsion ingenuity, structural insight, and systems thinking to deliver lighter, faster, safer vehicles—aircraft, satellites, even deep-space probes.


Role Overview

A cross-functional engineering team relies on you to merge aerodynamic analysis, composite layout, and propulsion integration into cohesive flight-ready hardware. Expect brisk iterations, rigorous peer reviews, and strict FAA / military compliance.


Responsibilities

– Execute CFD studies using ANSYS Fluent and MATLAB to refine lift-to-drag ratios, reduce shock, and predict thermal loads.  

– Design composite and metallic components in CATIA; generate manufacturing drawings and GD&T annotations.  

– Perform stress, vibration, and fatigue analyses through Nastran / PATRAN—correlate with physical test data.  

– Integrate turbofan, turboprop, and electric propulsion modules into airframes; model thrust, fuel burn, and acoustics.  

– Author verification plans that satisfy FAA Part 23/25 and MIL-STD-1530 requirements.  

– Collaborate with avionics, control-systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure flawless system hand-offs.  

– Present trade studies to leadership, translating complex equations into crisp business risk assessments.  


Required Qualifications

– Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.  

– 5+ years designing flight hardware for commercial or defense programs.  

– Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6, Nastran, PATRAN, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB.  

– Demonstrated success with composite lay-up, metallic machining, and additive manufacturing.  

– Deep grasp of aerodynamics, propulsion thermodynamics, and structural mechanics.  

– Working knowledge of FAA certification pathways and configuration control.  

– Clear, concise technical writing; confident virtual presentation skills.  


Preferred Extras

– Exposure to hypersonic flow, cryogenic propellants, or reusable launch vehicles.  

– Experience automating analysis pipelines with Python or ModelCenter.  

– Lean Six Sigma or AS9100 quality credentials.  


About the Company

We are a privately funded aerospace pioneer whose heritage spans crewed aviation, autonomous drones, and interplanetary exploration. Our culture values radical candor, data-driven decisions, and constant experimentation—yet we never compromise on safety or ethics.


Career Growth

You’ll steer end-to-end system ownership, mentor emerging engineers, and influence product roadmaps—opportunities that rarely exist inside monolithic primes. Whether you aspire to principal engineer or technical fellow, our lattice structure lets you chart your course.


Why This Role Matters

Humanity’s next giant leap requires propulsion efficiency and structural resilience unheard of a decade ago. Your analyses, your FEA meshes, your design reviews—each one moves the needle toward sustainable supersonic travel and affordable orbital access. Ready to launch?