Cowboyspace
Mechanical Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $125k–$175k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · San Carlos, California
- 5+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design and construction of spacecraft hardware for their ambitious project of delivering space-based solar energy. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to own hardware development from concept to flight, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to create reliable and high-performance systems for the demanding space environment.
What you'll do
- Design spacecraft components and assemblies through the production phase.
- Develop structural, mechanical, and thermal solutions for space.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation and design processes.
- Perform analyses (FEA, thermal, tolerance stack-ups) to validate designs.
- Rapidly prototype, build, and test hardware iterations.
- Collaborate with various engineering teams on integrated system design.
What they're looking for
- Mechanical Design
- CAD Software (NX, SolidWorks)
- FEA Analysis
- Thermal Systems
- Structures Design
- Mechanisms Design
- Prototyping
- Tolerance Stack-ups
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with FEA and how you’ve used it to validate mechanical designs.
- Walk me through a challenging mechanical design project you led from concept to completion.