Cowboyspace
Mechanical Engineer | Deployable Radiators
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $150k–$200k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Kent, Washington
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of deployable radiator panels for their innovative space-based energy platform. This hands-on role involves full ownership of the radiator hardware, from initial concept and analysis to ground testing and on-orbit deployment, requiring strong structural and mechanism design expertise. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with diverse engineering teams to ensure reliable performance.
What you'll do
- Design and size radiator panels for launch and on-orbit deployment.
- Perform structural analysis throughout the mission profile.
- Drive design-for-manufacturing and manage supplier relationships.
- Design deployment mechanisms like hinges and latches.
- Integrate radiators with the liquid cooling loop.
- Build and operate ground testbeds to validate designs.
What they're looking for
- Structural Analysis (FEA)
- Mechanism Design
- Lightweight Structures
- Thermal Design
- Design for Manufacturing
- Aerospace Engineering
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Cowboyspace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with FEA software and its application to structural analysis in an aerospace environment.
- Walk me through a challenging mechanism design problem you solved, and how you addressed potential failure modes.