Cowboy Space
Lead Propulsion Analyst
$150K–$200K
Kent, Washington · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 14, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Physics, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Leads and supports multiphysics engineering analyses for rocket engines and vehicles, establishing modeling standards and validating simulations with hardware and test teams.
What you'll do
- Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses using FEA, CFD, thermal modeling, and first principles.
- Drive analyses through engine component design cycles and collaborate with hardware and test teams to anchor models and improve designs.
- Develop and enforce simulation modeling standards and produce quality technical documentation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Strong experience with engineering simulation and numerical analysis methods.
- Experience with 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks.
- Proficiency with ANSYS and/or Thermal Desktop.
Nice to have
- Experience developing enterprise-level simulation standards and engineering processes.
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, or industrial certification environments; working knowledge of Python.
Pay
$150,000 – $200,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
FEA, CFD, ANSYS, Thermal Desktop, Python
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