About the role
Mechanical Engineer About Cowboy Space Corp: Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and enable a new class of capabilities—from powering on-orbit compute, to transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit compute to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data. By rethinking how energy and data are generated and distributed in space, we’re unlocking entirely new ways to operate both in orbit and on Earth. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt (co-founder of Robinhood), Cowboy Space Corp. is backed by leading investors and built by a team from top aerospace and defense organizations. We’re moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new category of space infrastructure.
About
the Role : As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building the physical systems that enable our spacecraft to operate reliably in space. You will own critical hardware from concept through flight, working across structures, mechanisms, thermal systems, and packaging to deliver high-performance, flight-ready designs. This is a hands-on role at the center of hardware development. You will work closely with propulsion, power, avionics, GNC, and software teams to design integrated systems, rapidly prototype, and validate through testing. 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 Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality, scalable production Balance performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule in design decisions Basic
