Senior Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer — From Concept to Flight

Cowboy Space; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Daily lunch in the office

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Cowboy Space in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for spacecraft. You will ensure high-performance, flight-ready designs that meet rigorous aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, particularly for aerospace applications, along with proficiency in CAD tools like NX and SolidWorks. Compensation includes a salary range of $150,000 – $200,000 along with equity options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for aerospace or high-performance hardware.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics and materials.
• Experience working in fast-paced, hardware-focused development environments.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of spacecraft components from concept to production.
• Drive rapid prototyping and test cycles for hardware development.
• Collaborate with propulsion, power, avionics, and software teams.

Skills

Mechanical system design

Proficiency with CAD

Thermal systems knowledge

Fast-paced environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Cowboy Space in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for spacecraft. You will ensure high-performance, flight-ready designs that meet rigorous aerospace standards.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in mechanical design, particularly for aerospace applications, along with proficiency in CAD tools like NX and SolidWorks. Compensation includes a salary range of $150,000 – $200,000 along with equity options.