Lead Mechanical Engineer — Space Laser Communications Payload

Cowboy Space; San Carlos; Presencial; ARS 268.532.000 - 358.043.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per calendar year

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance if applicable

Lunch in office

Descripción de la vacante

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design of laser communications payloads and lead a team of engineers.

This role spans opto‑mechanical packaging, pointing systems, thermal management, and structural qualification from concept through flight. You will drive end‑to‑end mechanical development in a fast‑paced environment, coordinating with optical, laser, thermal, and systems engineers to deliver a flight‑ready laser communications system.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for flight hardware in aerospace or defense programs.
• Demonstrated experience as the technical lead or authority on the mechanical design of complex electro‑mechanical or opto‑mechanical flight hardware.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, Solidworks, or equivalent) and engineering drawing/GD&T.
• Experience taking flight hardware through environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal‑vacuum).
• Strong understanding of materials, standards, and manufacturing processes for high‑reliability flight hardware.
• Experience managing direct reports or leading a technical team.

Responsabilidades

• Own the mechanical architecture of laser communications payloads, including opto‑mechanical structures, pointing systems, thermal interfaces, and harness routing, from concept through production.
• Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, setting technical direction, review standards, and execution pace.
• Define and own interfaces and technical budgets across the laser comm payload.
• Drive structural and thermal analysis efforts, working with analysts to validate designs against requirements.
• Develop and maintain mechanical drawings, GD&T specifications, and ICDs for internal manufacture and external vendors.
• Define and execute mechanical integration and test plans, including environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal‑vacuum).
• Perform system‑level trade studies on packaging, mass, and structural performance to optimize the payload architecture.
• Represent the mechanical team in design reviews and system‑level discussions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with optical, laser, electrical, and spacecraft teams to ensure compatibility at all mechanical interfaces.

Conocimientos

Flight hardware experience

Technical team leadership

Materials, standards & manufacturing

Environmental qualification experience

Educación

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng (preferred)

Herramientas

NX

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design of laser communications payloads and lead a team of engineers.

This role spans opto‑mechanical packaging, pointing systems, thermal management, and structural qualification from concept through flight. You will drive end‑to‑end mechanical development in a fast‑paced environment, coordinating with optical, laser, thermal, and systems engineers to deliver a flight‑ready laser communications system.