Senior In-Space Propulsion Engineer Verified today
About Cowboy Space
Cowboy Space Corp. is building infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites in Low Earth Orbit collect sunlight and enable new capabilities: powering on-orbit compute, transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), and delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data.
The Role
You will support the design, development, analysis, and validation of in-space propulsion systems. You own delivery of on-orbit propulsion from early trades between electric and liquid solutions through test and integration. You will work at the intersection of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC), propulsion, aerodynamics, and mission planning.
Responsibilities
- 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 Cowboy Space's 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 junior engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians through rapid design, build and test cycles
- Identify suppliers for key in-space propulsion system components
- Own the integration of in-space propulsion systems
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree
- 5 years experience identifying, designing, developing and/or building satellite or RCS propulsion solutions
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
- 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
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range: $140,000 - $205,000 annually. Actual base salary depends on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
- 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 and fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 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. Department of State.