Propulsion Inlet Design Engineer

About this role

Astro Mechanica seeks a senior aerospace engineer to lead the design and analysis of supersonic inlet systems for advanced propulsion-airframe configurations. You'll own complex subsystems end-to-end, applying CFD and analytical methods to optimize inlet performance while collaborating across propulsion and airframe teams.

What you'll do

• Design and integrate supersonic air inlet systems for coupled propulsion-airframe configurations
• Develop analytical methods and CFD models to guide inlet architecture selection and performance trade studies
• Evaluate inlet performance across the flight envelope including mass flow, pressure recovery, and flow distortion
• Resolve inlet-engine integration challenges such as bleed systems and transient behavior
• Provide technical leadership and independent judgment in multidisciplinary design environment
• Execute end-to-end subsystem ownership from early trades through detailed analysis and integration

What they're looking for

• Inlet system design and analysis (5+ years)
• Supersonic inlet architectures (spike inlets, 2D inlets, compression concepts)
• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for internal flows
• Inlet-engine operability and integration assessment
• Propulsion-airframe integration
• Analytical modeling and reduced-order models
• Systems engineering and technical leadership
• Independent problem-solving in coupled design environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA
• 401(k) program and transparent stock options
• Flexible time-off policy including PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible work environment