Lead Mechanical Engineer, Compute Systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for flight hardware in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics programs
• Demonstrated experience as the technical lead or authority on the mechanical design of electronics enclosures or compute hardware for space or high-reliability applications
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, Solidworks, or equivalent) and engineering drawing/GD&T
• Experience with structural analysis and thermal modeling tools
• Experience taking flight hardware through environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum)
• Strong understanding of thermal management approaches for high-power electronics in vacuum environments
• Experience managing direct reports or leading a technical team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years of experience developing flight hardware for space or defense programs
• Experience with conduction-cooled electronics packaging or cold plate design for space flight hardware
• Experience with liquid cooling solutions for flight hardware
• Familiarity with high-power compute or GPU hardware packaging and associated thermal constraints
• Experience with radiation design considerations for electronics operating in LEO
• Experience with deployable or articulating power or thermal structures
• Hands-on experience with flight hardware integration and test in a lab or cleanroom environment
• Prior experience as a technical lead or engineering manager on a flight program

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $225,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

ITAR Requirements

• Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here .

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