Lead Engine Architect – Reusable Space Propulsion

Cowboy Space Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 285,000; 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

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. in the United States seeks an Engine Lead to own the engine program from development through flight, directing a team of propulsion, structural, mechanical, avionics, software, and test engineers to deliver a reusable, flight-proven engine.

You will be chief engineer and lead systems engineer, coordinating with vehicle integration, manufacturing, test, and launch operations. Strong communication and fast learning are essential in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, or testing rocket engines.
• Experience on development engine programs through lifecycle.
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams of propulsion, mechanical, electrical, avionics and software engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own the engine program from development through flight.
• Develop engine operation procedures and limits.
• Define and manage schedule and budget for the engine program.
• Define verification and qualification plans for engine requirements.
• Participate in test and launch operations for real-time decisions.
• Own upgrade plan for reliability, reuse, and production rate.

Skills

Systems engineering

Team leadership

Flight engine development

Propulsion

Data analysis

Cryogenics

Instrumentation

Python

Technical communication

Engineering design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NPSS

AMeSim

Thermal Desktop

EES

REFPROP

Siemens NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. in the United States seeks an Engine Lead to own the engine program from development through flight, directing a team of propulsion, structural, mechanical, avionics, software, and test engineers to deliver a reusable, flight-proven engine.

You will be chief engineer and lead systems engineer, coordinating with vehicle integration, manufacturing, test, and launch operations. Strong communication and fast learning are essential in this dynamic role.