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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