Lead Propulsion Analyst

The role

The Lead Propulsion Analyst will lead and support advanced engineering simulation efforts across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines. This person will develop, maintain, and enforce modeling standards for FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis.

What you will do

• Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses for rocket engine and vehicle
• 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 work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency

Required 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/or Thermal Desktop
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals

Nice to have

• Experience developing enterprise-level simulation standards and engineering processes
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, automotive, energy or industrial certification environments
• Working knowledge of scripting languages (specifically Python)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule

Benefits

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch in the office
• Fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Depar

About the company

Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy using modular, scalable satellites. The company is based in San Carlos, CA.