Sr. Mechanisms Engineer

requirements and interface specifications in coordination with optical and controls teams Specify and procure precision components including bearings, motors, encoders, and custom machined parts; own supplier relationships and acceptance testing Develop and execute integration and verification procedures for flight hardware Define and execute qualification test plans including functional testing, life testing, vibration, shock, and thermal-vacuum Develop and maintain mechanism drawings, GD&T specifications, assembly procedures, and test reports Collaborate with controls engineers to support mechanism characterization and closed-loop performance validation Participate in design reviews and contribute to system-level pointing and tracking trade studies Basic

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience designing and developing precision mechanisms for flight hardware in aerospace or defense programs Demonstrated experience as the technical owner of end-to-end mechanism development including design, analysis, procurement, integration, and test Proficiency in 3D CAD (NX, Solidworks, or equivalent) and engineering drawing/GD&T Experience with mechanism analysis including kinematics, stiffness, torque margin, and bearing life calculations Hands-on experience with flight mechanism integration, alignment, and functional testing in a lab environment Familiarity with precision components including angular contact bearings, brushless DC motors, and optical encoders Experience taking flight mechanisms through environmental qualification (vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum) Preferred

Qualifications Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering 8+ years of experience in precision flight mechanism development for space or defense programs Experience designing gimbal mechanisms for laser communications, optical payloads, or antenna pointing systems Familiarity with fast steering mirrors or other precision beam-pointing devices Experience with mechanism lubrication strategies for space environments Familiarity with closed-loop control of gimbal mechanisms and interaction with pointing error budgets Experience with life and wear testing and reliability analysis for space mechanisms Hands-on experience building and qualifying flight hardware in a cleanroom environment

Compensation and

Benefits The salary range for this position is $152,000 - $220,000 annually . The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience,

qualifications, and internal equity. Equity in Cowboy Space Corp. Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off 10 paid holidays per calendar year Paid parental leave Relocation assistance if applicable Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks ITAR

Requirements Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 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. Learn more about ITAR here. Disclaimer This job description is a summary of the primary duties and

responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and

responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp.’s discretion. Cowboy Space Corp. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Cowboy Space Corp. is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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