Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer (Electric/Chemical)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

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 lunch and stocked kitchen

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. We seek a Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer to own on-orbit propulsion delivery, guiding electric and chemical propulsion trades and coordinating with GNC, aerodynamics, and mission planning.

This onsite Seattle-based role leads multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving space environment. The role emphasizes end-to-end propulsion development, tests, and integration across the product lifecycle, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied physics; 5 years experience in satellite propulsion design/build
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams through design, test and integration
• Experience with electric and chemical propulsion concepts and propulsion tradeoffs

Responsibilities

• Identify long-term propulsion strategy for electric/chemical options
• Perform high-level trades to select propulsion for satellite applications
• Design thrusters and lead in-house build, test, and integration
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through rapid design-build-test cycles
• Identify suppliers for propulsion components and interfaces
• Own the integration of propulsion systems on spacecraft

Skills

Propulsion system design

GNC integration

Cross-functional leadership

Trade studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. We seek a Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer to own on-orbit propulsion delivery, guiding electric and chemical propulsion trades and coordinating with GNC, aerodynamics, and mission planning.

This onsite Seattle-based role leads multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-moving space environment. The role emphasizes end-to-end propulsion development, tests, and integration across the product lifecycle, with