Cowboyspace
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Seattle, WA · Senior
Work authorization required$150k-$200kDetected 72 days ago
SolidWorksFEAThermal AnalysisAvionicsMechanical DesignHardware Design
About the role
- This is a hands-on role at the center of hardware development.
- You'll be expected to move quickly, iterate often, and take ownership of hardware that directly impacts mission success.
Responsibilities
- Own mechanical design of spacecraft components and assemblies from concept through production
- Design and develop structures, mechanisms, and thermal solutions for space environments
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and release processes
- Perform analysis including FEA, thermal, and tolerance stack-ups to validate designs
- Drive rapid prototyping, build, and test cycles to accelerate hardware development
- Collaborate cross-functionally with propulsion, power, avionics, GNC, and software engineering teams
- Support integration, environmental testing, and launch readiness activities
- Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement design improvements
- Balance performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule in design decisions
- Experience taking hardware from concept through build and test
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for aerospace or high-performance hardware
- Proficiency with CAD (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Experience working in fast-paced, hardware-focused development environments
Nice to have
- Experience designing for space environments (thermal, vibration, vacuum)
- Background in spacecraft structures, mechanisms, or thermal systems
- Experience with FEA and/or thermal analysis tools
- Hands-on experience with prototyping, machining, or test setups
- Experience working at a high-growth or early-stage hardware company
- Familiarity with integration, environmental testing, or launch operations
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- Relocation assistance if applicable
Compensation
- Compensation and Benefits
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control Requirement: To conform to U
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