Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer

The role

This person will support the design, development, analysis, and validation of in-space propulsion systems. They will own the delivery of on-orbit propulsion from early trades through test and integration.

What you will do

• Identify and lead long-term strategic planning and development efforts for electric and/or chemical propulsion solutions
• Execute high level technical and operational trades to identify the best propulsion system for satellite applications
• Design electric and/or chemical thrusters for in-house build
• Lead manufacturing, development and test efforts to close the product lifecycle
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of more junior engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians
• Identify suppliers for key infrastructure in-space propulsion system components
• Own the integration of in-space propulsion systems

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree
• 5 years experience identifying, designing, developing and/or building satellite or RCS propulsion solutions

Nice to have

• 10 years experience with satellite and/or RCS propulsion systems, including electric and chemical propulsion
• Systems level experience deriving propulsion requirements for various satellite applications
• Experience managing external suppliers and internal development efforts in parallel
• Physics based component design for performance and manufacturability experience
• Advanced degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Demonstrated experience incorporating test or operational data into thruster continuous improvement efforts
• Experience throughout whole product lifecycle, managing the balance between design, analytical performance, manufacturing, operation and business constraints
• Team and/or software project management experience

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.