Powerpack Engineer II — Turbomachinery Lead

Cowboy Space Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation help

In-office lunch

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. in the United States is seeking a Powerpack Engineer, Level II to own turbopump components from concept through hot fire testing and flight. You will trade designs, define interfaces, and ensure hardware meets requirements with rigorous analysis and testing.

This role demands CAD proficiency, GD&T mastery, turbomachinery knowledge, and hands-on build/test experience. Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and experience with rocket propulsion hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T with released, manufacturable design definitions.
• Working knowledge of turbomachinery fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience taking a design through build and test.
• Familiarity with material and manufacturing process selection for high-stress, high-cycle applications.
• US citizen or eligible for work in the U.S. (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical design of turbopump components from concept through hot fire testing and flight; CAD models, tolerances, GD&T, materials, process specs, analysis cycles, and requirements traceability.
• Bring a culture of creativity to every design challenge and see solutions through to completion.
• Integrate hydro, aero, structures, secondary flow, and thermals constraints into a single coherent design.
• Control configuration and pedigree for components across build, test, and refurbishment cycles.
• Drive hardware through manufacturing and build: fabrication, first article review, and nonconformance disposition.
• Provide real-time support and data reduction for engine tests and assist anomaly investigations.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Turbomachinery

Build & test

Materials selection

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical

Master's or Ph.D. in related field

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. in the United States is seeking a Powerpack Engineer, Level II to own turbopump components from concept through hot fire testing and flight. You will trade designs, define interfaces, and ensure hardware meets requirements with rigorous analysis and testing.

This role demands CAD proficiency, GD&T mastery, turbomachinery knowledge, and hands-on build/test experience. Preferred candidates have advanced degrees and experience with rocket propulsion hardware.