Lead In-Space Propulsion Systems Engineer

Cowboy Space Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

10 holidays per year

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Office lunch

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer to lead design, development, analysis and validation of propulsion systems for satellites. You will own on-orbit propulsion delivery from early trades to test and integration, interfacing with guidance, navigation, control, aerodynamics and mission planning.

This onsite role is based in the Seattle area. The role requires leading cross-disciplinary teams, evaluating electric and chemical propulsion options and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering or applied physics degree.
• 5 years experience identifying, designing, developing and/or building satellite or RCS propulsion solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead long-term strategic planning and development efforts for electric and/or chemical propulsion solutions.
• Execute high level technical and operational trades to identify the best propulsion system for Cowboy Space’s satellite applications.
• Design electric and/or chemical thrusters for in-house build. Lead manufacturing, development and test efforts to close the product lifecycle.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of more junior engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians through rapid design, build and test cycles.
• Identify suppliers for key infrastructure in-space propulsion system components.
• Own the integration of in-space propulsion systems.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Supplier management

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Space Systems or related

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer to lead design, development, analysis and validation of propulsion systems for satellites. You will own on-orbit propulsion delivery from early trades to test and integration, interfacing with guidance, navigation, control, aerodynamics and mission planning.

This onsite role is based in the Seattle area. The role requires leading cross-disciplinary teams, evaluating electric and chemical propulsion options and coordinating