Lead Propulsion Analyst Verified today
About Cowboy Space Corp
Cowboy Space Corporation is building infrastructure for space-based solar energy. The company develops modular, scalable satellites in Low Earth Orbit to transmit energy via infrared lasers, power on-orbit computing clusters, and provide secure optical data transport. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, the company has raised approximately $365 million and operates from San Carlos, California.
The Role
Lead the propulsion team's advanced engineering simulation efforts across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines. You will develop, maintain, and enforce modeling standards and best practices for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and thermal analysis activities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses for rocket engines and vehicles using FEA, CFD, thermal modeling, and first principles calculations
- Collaborate throughout engine component design cycles to drive necessary analyses
- Ensure model predictions are grounded in reality through hands-on validation
- Work closely with hardware and test teams to anchor models and improve designs
- Produce quality documentation to reduce error rates and improve efficiency
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field
- Strong experience with engineering simulation and numerical analysis methods
- Experience with 0-D and 1-D thermal and fluid networks
- Proficiency in simulation platforms such as ANSYS and/or Thermal Desktop
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing enterprise-level simulation standards and engineering processes
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, or industrial certification environments
- Working knowledge of scripting languages, specifically Python
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to deliver against aggressive schedules
Compensation
Salary: $150,000 to $200,000 annually, based on skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Benefits include equity in Cowboy Space Corp, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave, relocation assistance if applicable, and daily office lunch with fully stocked kitchen.
ITAR Requirements
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Position is onsite in Seattle, Washington.