Lead Mechanical Engineer, Space Compute Hardware

Cowboy Space Corporation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Lunch in office

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the structural and thermal packages for space-based compute hardware. You will guide packaging architecture, perform trade studies, and mentor a team through integration and qualification in a fast-paced space environment.

You will collaborate with electrical, thermal and spacecraft teams to ensure robust, high-performance hardware suitable for orbit, including environmental qualification and GD&T documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years on flight hardware in aerospace/high-reliability programs.
• Lead role on mechanical design of electronics enclosures or compute hardware.
• Proficient in 3D CAD and GD&T, plus structural/thermal analysis.
• Experience taking hardware through environmental qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical architecture from concept to production.
• Perform system-level trade studies on packaging, mass, and thermal.
• Lead a team of mechanical engineers and set technical direction.
• Define interfaces and budgets for compute/power electronics.
• Drive structural and thermal analysis with validation against requirements.
• Develop mechanical drawings, GD&T specs, and ICDs.
• Plan mechanical integration and testing, including qualification.
• Represent the mechanical team in design reviews.
• Collaborate across electrical, thermal, and spacecraft groups.

Skills

3D CAD

Structural analysis

Thermal modeling

Leadership

Flight hardware experience

Vibration testing

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the structural and thermal packages for space-based compute hardware. You will guide packaging architecture, perform trade studies, and mentor a team through integration and qualification in a fast-paced space environment.

You will collaborate with electrical, thermal and spacecraft teams to ensure robust, high-performance hardware suitable for orbit, including environmental qualification and GD&T documentation.