Lead Analysis Architect, Propulsion & Structures

Cowboy Space Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Daily lunch and fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Head of Analysis to lead the analysis organization within Launch & Propulsion. You will own structural, thermal, and CFD analyses, shape margins philosophy, and build a toolchain enabling rapid hardware‑speed iteration.

You will build and mentor a world‑class team of analysts, define standards, and present substantiation at design reviews and flight readiness discussions. A strong background in aerospace analysis and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• 10+ years in structural, thermal, or CFD analysis for aerospace or propulsion hardware with at least 5 years in technical leadership.
• Deep expertise in at least one analysis domain with working knowledge of the others.
• Proven ability to define analysis methodologies, margin policies, and flight hardware substantiation.
• Proficiency with ANSYS, Fluent, Star-CCM+, Nastran, Abaqus, Thermal Desktop, Sinda.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the analysis philosophy for the program, including margins and model fidelity.
• Develop the analysis‑versus‑test strategy with leaders to ensure safe hardware cadence.
• Build and lead a team of structural, thermal, and CFD analysts with clear career paths.
• Lead structural analysis across engines and vehicle systems, covering static strength to life assessment.
• Lead thermal analysis for propulsion components and vehicle systems; define models and correlation strategies.
• Lead CFD efforts for internal and external flow and propulsion environments.
• Develop and maintain the analysis toolchain and AI/ML‑augmented methods for rapid iteration.
• Establish documentation standards to support design reviews and flight-readiness arguments.
• Correlate analytical predictions with test/flight data and update models accordingly.
• Coordinate with design, test, manufacturing, and mission assurance teams to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Present analysis substantiation at milestones to leadership and customers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

CFD analysis

Technical leadership

Engineering software: ANSYS

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

MS or PhD (preferred)

Tools

ANSYS

Fluent

Star-CCM+

Nastran

Abaqus

Thermal Desktop

Sinda

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Head of Analysis to lead the analysis organization within Launch & Propulsion. You will own structural, thermal, and CFD analyses, shape margins philosophy, and build a toolchain enabling rapid hardware‑speed iteration.

You will build and mentor a world‑class team of analysts, define standards, and present substantiation at design reviews and flight readiness discussions. A strong background in aerospace analysis and leadership is required.