Lead Propulsion Analyst
Cowboy Space Corporation· Launch & Propulsion Engineering
Kent, Washington$150k - $200kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Lead Propulsion Analyst to lead and support advanced engineering simulation efforts across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines, develop and enforce modeling standards for FEA/CFD/thermal analyses, and collaborate with hardware, test teams, and design cycles 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
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
Skills
Required:Engineering simulation0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networksANSYS / Thermal Desktop
Nice to have:Scripting (Python)Communication
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 and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
Last updated Sep 20, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Cowboy Space Corporation
Powering Humanity From the High Frontier
Cowboy Space Corp. is building a power grid in outer space for artificial intelligence. It is an integrated system of satellites and rockets to haul high-performance compute and optical data transmission down from Low Earth Orbit. Earth's energy grid can't run at the pace of AI. We can.
Orbital Data CentersAI compute in spacesolar-powered data centersLow Earth Orbitpower grid in space
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