Senior Spacecraft Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate spacecraft subsystems including structures, power, thermal, and avionics
• Own components of the spacecraft architecture from early design through integration and test
• Perform system-level trade studies to optimize performance, mass, power, and reliability
• Support development of spacecraft layouts, CAD models, and system schematics
• Plan and execute integration and test campaigns, including subsystem and full vehicle testing
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including requirements, ICDs, and test plans
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, electrical, optical, and GNC teams
• Support environmental testing and validation, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, and EMI/EMC testing
• Participate in design reviews (PDR, CDR)

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in spacecraft, aerospace, or mechanical/electrical engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with spacecraft subsystems (structures, power, thermal, avionics, or similar)
• Familiarity with engineering design tools
• Exposure to spacecraft design, hardware integration, or thermal/structural analysis
• Strong fundamentals in engineering analysis and system design

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with hardware integration, assembly, and testing
• Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal-vacuum, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC)
• Experience with CAD, FEA, or thermal modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, Thermal Desktop)
• Experience with GNC systems, orbital mechanics, or mission design
• Experience working on high-reliability or safety-critical systems

Benefits

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Daily lunch and fully stocked kitchen