Lead Propulsion Simulation Engineer

Cowboy Space; San Carlos (CA); On-site; CAD 209,000 - 314,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per year

Paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Lunch in office and stocked kitchen

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a Lead Propulsion Analyst to lead and support advanced engineering simulation across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines. This role develops, maintains, and enforces modeling standards for FEA, CFD, and thermal analyses.

The ideal candidate has strong multiphysics experience and a track record establishing engineering analysis standards. This on-site position is based in Seattle, WA, offering equity and comprehensive benefits with a mission to enable

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 Thermal Desktop.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Python scripting knowledge is a plus.

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

FEA

CFD

Engineering simulation

Python

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Thermal Desktop

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a Lead Propulsion Analyst to lead and support advanced engineering simulation across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines. This role develops, maintains, and enforces modeling standards for FEA, CFD, and thermal analyses.

The ideal candidate has strong multiphysics experience and a track record establishing engineering analysis standards. This on-site position is based in Seattle, WA, offering equity and comprehensive benefits with a mission to enable