Head of Analysis

The role

The Head of Analysis will build and lead the analysis organization within the Launch & Propulsion division. This person will serve as the technical authority for analytical substantiation of engines and vehicle structures.

What you will do

• Define and own the analysis philosophy for the program.
• Develop the analysis-versus-test strategy.
• Build, lead, and develop a team of structural, thermal, and CFD analysts.
• Lead structural analysis efforts across engines and vehicle systems.
• Lead thermal analysis for propulsion components and vehicle systems.
• Lead CFD efforts for internal and external flow.
• Develop and maintain the analysis toolchain.
• Establish analysis documentation standards.
• Own the correlation of analytical predictions with test and flight data.
• Coordinate with design, test, manufacturing, and mission assurance teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field
• 10+ years of experience in structural, thermal, or fluid dynamics analysis for aerospace or propulsion hardware
• At least 5 years in a technical leadership role managing a team of analysts
• Deep expertise in at least one analysis domain (structural, thermal, or CFD) with strong working knowledge of the other two
• Proven ability to define analysis methodologies, factors of safety, and margin policies for flight hardware programs
• Proficiency with analysis software tools (e.g., ANSYS, Fluent, Star-CCM+, Nastran, Abaqus, Thermal Desktop, Sinda)
• Experience onboarding analysis software tools and infrastructure and building or directing automated analysis workflows
• Track record of building and scaling an analysis team
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field
• Direct experience analyzing rocket engines or propulsion components
• Experience defining and executing model correlation campaigns using test data
• Background in developing in-house analysis tools, parametric solvers, or AI/ML-augmented analysis methods
• Familiarity with fracture mechanics, damage tolerance, and life-management programs for reusable propulsion and vehicle hardware
• Knowledge of relevant analysis and material standards

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. The company is building modular, scalable satellites to collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit.