Lead Propulsion Analyst - Multiphysics for Space

Cowboy Space Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per calendar year

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Daily office lunch

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Lead Propulsion Analyst to guide advanced engineering simulations across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines.

You will establish modeling standards for FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis, ensuring accuracy, verification, and validation while collaborating with design and test teams on engine components. The role requires multiphysics expertise, strong numerical methods understanding, and the ability to deliver credible analyses on an aggressive schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Physics, or related field.
• Strong experience with engineering simulation and numerical analysis methods.
• Experience with 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks.
• Proficient in simulation platforms like ANSYS and/or Thermal Desktop.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses for rocket engine and vehicle through state of the art modelling (FEA, CFD and thermal) and first principles to ensure performance requirements are met.
• Collaborate in driving necessary analyses throughout engine component design cycles.
• Ensure model predictions are grounded in reality through a practical hands-on approach.
• Work closely with hardware and test teams to drive model anchoring and design improvements.
• Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency.

Skills

Engineering simulation

Numerical analysis

Thermal/Fluid networks

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Python

Communication skills

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Physics

Tools

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Lead Propulsion Analyst to guide advanced engineering simulations across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines.

You will establish modeling standards for FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis, ensuring accuracy, verification, and validation while collaborating with design and test teams on engine components. The role requires multiphysics expertise, strong numerical methods understanding, and the ability to deliver credible analyses on an aggressive schedule.