Mach Industries
Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer (Mid-Career)
$115K–$195K
San Luis Obispo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years.
- Education
- BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled software or technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Designs and develops turbojet engine components and subsystems, supporting them from concept through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Design components and subsystems using Siemens NX, CAD, CFD, and FEA; create manufacturing- and performance-focused models and drawings.
- Contribute to concept generation, trade studies, prototyping, testing, and hardware iteration.
- Coordinate with fabrication, machining, test, and engineering teams to deliver components.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of mechanical engineering experience in propulsion, powertrain, or mechanical assemblies involving high-speed rotating hardware.
- Proficient in Siemens NX; familiar with PLM tools such as Teamcenter.
- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5; grounding in structures, materials, and manufacturing processes; prototyping and testing experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with turbomachinery, small turbine engines, or air-breathing propulsion systems.
- Familiarity with high-rate manufacturing and DFM; exposure to composites or high-temperature alloys; test rig, integration, or hardware validation experience; defense or aerospace regulatory knowledge.
Pay
$115,000 — $150,000 USD (base salary); $155,000 — $195,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CAD, CFD, FEA, ASME Y14.5
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