Cowboyspace

Cowboyspace

Sr. TCA Mechanical Design Engineer

Seattle, WA · Senior

Work authorization required$185k-$210kDetected 13 days ago
ANSYSMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringThermodynamics

About the role

  • This position is located onsite in the greater Seattle, WA area.

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end TCA hardware lifecycle from requirements through manufacturing to flight qualification
  • Lead mechanical design optimized for manufacturability, applying physics-based analysis
  • Implement advanced manufacturing techniques: additive manufacturing, precision CNC machining, EDM, and specialized joining (e.g. laser welding, vacuum brazing, diffusion bonding)
  • Design tooling, fixtures, and work-holding solutions for rapid development and repeatable production
  • Develop and qualify manufacturing process parameters for novel materials and geometries
  • Plan and execute hotfire test campaigns, analyze results, and lead rapid redesign efforts balancing performance with manufacturing constraints
  • Design for Additive Manufacturing expertise

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Strong mechanical design proficiency with DFM/DFA emphasis
  • Hands-on experience with CNC machining, welding/brazing, or additive manufacturing
  • Technical proficiency in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics

Nice to have

  • Rocket engine TCA component lifecycle ownership including production
  • Precision machining knowledge: 5-axis CNC, high-speed machining, Swiss machining
  • Specialized joining expertise: vacuum brazing, electron beam/laser welding, friction stir welding
  • Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, or Thermal Desktop experience
  • Advanced degree in engineering discipline
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Relocation assistance if applicable
  • Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

  • Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
  • Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid parental leave

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Export Control Requirement: To conform to U

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