About the Role:
Our
Propulsion team is seeking a highly skilled
Lead Propulsion Analyst to lead and support advanced engineering simulation efforts across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing modeling standards and best practices for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and thermal analysis activities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong multiphysics simulation expertise, a deep understanding of numerical methods, and experience establishing engineering analysis standards that ensure consistency, accuracy, verification, and validation. This position is located onsite in Seattle WA.
Responsibilities:- Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses for rocket engine and vehicle through state of the art modelling (FEA, CFD and thermal) and first principles to ensure performance requirements are met
- 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 your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency
Basic 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
Preferred Qualifications:- 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
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is
$150,000 - $200,000 annually.
The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.- Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
- Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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 a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
ITAR Requirements- Export Control Requirement: 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. Learn more about ITAR here.
DisclaimerThis job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp.'s discretion.
