Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of spacecraft components and assemblies from concept through production
• Design and develop structures, mechanisms, and thermal solutions for space environments
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and release processes
• Perform analysis including FEA, thermal, and tolerance stack-ups to validate designs
• Drive rapid prototyping, build, and test cycles to accelerate hardware development
• Collaborate cross-functionally with propulsion, power, avionics, GNC, and software engineering teams
• Support integration, environmental testing, and launch readiness activities
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement design improvements
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality, scalable production
• Balance performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule in design decisions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for aerospace or high-performance hardware
• Experience taking hardware from concept through build and test
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, materials, and thermal systems
• Proficiency with CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Experience working in fast-paced, hardware-focused development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for space environments (thermal, vibration, vacuum)
• Background in spacecraft structures, mechanisms, or thermal systems
• Experience with FEA and/or thermal analysis tools
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, machining, or test setups
• Experience working at a high-growth or early-stage hardware company
• Familiarity with integration, environmental testing, or launch operations

Compensation and Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 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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