Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer (Seattle)

Cowboy Space; San Carlos (CA); On-site; CAD 195,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Office lunch

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corporation is seeking a Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer to design, develop, analyze and validate in-space propulsion systems. You will own delivery of on-orbit propulsion from early trades to test and integration, interfacing with guidance, navigation, control, propulsion, and mission planning.

This on-site role is based in the greater Seattle area and requires leadership of cross-functional teams to advance electric and chemical propulsion for space satellites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied physics.
• 5 years experience identifying, designing, developing and/or building satellite or RCS propulsion solutions.
• Experience in propulsion systems design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead long-term strategic planning for electric and/or chemical propulsion.
• Execute high level technical and operational trades to identify best propulsion system.
• Design electric and/or chemical thrusters for in-house build; lead manufacturing and test cycles.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams through rapid design, build and test cycles.
• Identify suppliers for propulsion system components.
• Own the integration of in-space propulsion systems.

Education

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

Job description

Cowboy Space Corporation is seeking a Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer to design, develop, analyze and validate in-space propulsion systems. You will own delivery of on-orbit propulsion from early trades to test and integration, interfacing with guidance, navigation, control, propulsion, and mission planning.

This on-site role is based in the greater Seattle area and requires leadership of cross-functional teams to advance electric and chemical propulsion for space satellites.