Cowboyspace
Mechanical Engineer | Solar Array Deployable Structures
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $100k–$300k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Kent, Washington
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of deployable structures for their large solar array. This hands-on role requires ownership of the deployment mechanism, actuation, and structural integrity – from initial concept through on-orbit deployment. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background, excellent analytical skills, and experience building and testing aerospace hardware.
What you'll do
- Design and own the deployable structure's mechanism from concept to flight.
- Analyze deployment kinematics, actuation, and reliability.
- Perform structural analysis of deployed and stowed structures.
- Build and operate ground testbeds to validate designs.
- Design for manufacturability and work with suppliers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies during testing and integration.
What they're looking for
- Deployable Mechanisms
- Kinematics
- Actuation
- Structural Analysis
- Tribology
- Ground Testbeds
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Cowboyspace
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing deployable mechanisms. What are some key considerations for reliability?
- How would you approach the structural analysis of a large, lightweight deployable structure?