Lead Mechanical Engineer — Space Compute Hardware

Cowboy Space; San Carlos; Presencial; ARS 223.777.000 - 335.666.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

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

Descripción de la vacante

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the structural and thermal-mechanical design of space-based compute hardware.

You will drive packaging architecture, conduct thermal and structural trade studies, and lead a team of mechanical engineers through integration and qualification for orbit-ready hardware. You will collaborate with electrical and spacecraft teams, oversee interfaces, and ensure robust performance in the harsh LEO environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical engineering for flight hardware in aerospace or high-reliability programs.
• Technical lead on mechanical design of electronics enclosures or compute hardware.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T.
• Experience with structural analysis and thermal modeling tools.
• Flight hardware environmental qualification experience.
• Strong thermal management for high-power electronics in vacuum.
• Experience managing direct reports or leading a team.

Responsabilidades

• Own mechanical architecture of space-based compute hardware from concept to production.
• Perform system-level trade studies on packaging, mass, and thermal performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, set direction and pace.
• Define interfaces and budgets for compute and power electronics assemblies.
• Drive structural and thermal analysis efforts and validate designs.
• Develop mechanical drawings, GD&T specs, and ICDs for vendors.
• Define and execute mechanical integration and test plans including environmental qualification.
• Represent the mechanical team in design reviews and system discussions.
• Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and spacecraft teams on interfaces.

Conocimientos

5+ years experience

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Thermal management

Space hardware

Team leadership

Technical program leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

NX

SolidWorks

GD&T

Thermal modeling tools

Descripción del empleo

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the structural and thermal-mechanical design of space-based compute hardware.

You will drive packaging architecture, conduct thermal and structural trade studies, and lead a team of mechanical engineers through integration and qualification for orbit-ready hardware. You will collaborate with electrical and spacecraft teams, oversee interfaces, and ensure robust performance in the harsh LEO environment.