Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer

About the Role

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead long-term strategic planning and development efforts for electric and/or chemical propulsion solutions
• Execute high level technical and operational trades to identify the best propulsion system for Cowboy Space’s satellite applications
• Design electric and/or chemical thrusters for in-house build. Lead manufacturing, development and test efforts to close the product lifecycle
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of more junior engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians through rapid design, build and test cycles
• Identify suppliers for key infrastructure in-space propulsion system components
• Own the integration of in-space propulsion systems

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree.
• 5 years experience identifying, designing, developing and/or building satellite or RCS propulsion solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years experience with satellite and/or RCS propulsion systems, including electric and chemical propulsion
• Systems level experience deriving propulsion requirements for various satellite applications
• Experience managing external suppliers and internal development efforts in parallel
• Physics based component design for performance and manufacturability experience
• Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Demonstrated experience incorporating test or operational data into thruster continuous improvement efforts
• Experience throughout whole product lifecycle, managing the balance between design, analytical performance, manufacturing, operation and business constraints
• Team and/or software project management experience

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $140,000 – $205,000 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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