Structures & Mechanisms Lead

Posted

aetherfluxSeattle, WAfull_timelead

$150,000 – $225,000 USD

Tech Stack

Responsibilities

  • Own the primary airframe: propellant tanks, interstages, and thrust structure from concept through flight.
  • Design and deliver landing legs and deployment systems capable of repeated flight and landing cycles.
  • Develop aerodynamic control surfaces and associated actuation/structural systems.
  • Own stage separation systems, including mechanisms, interfaces, and dynamic performance.
  • Drive structural design for minimum mass while meeting strength, stiffness, fatigue, and thermal requirements.

Soft Skills

Structural DesignStructural AnalysisMechanisms DesignLoad PathsStructural SizingMaterial SelectionHands-On Hardware ExperienceTeam LeadershipLaunch VehiclesReusable Flight SystemsMetallic StructuresWeldingCompositesCryogenic StructuresHigh-Temperature Environments

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Dental
  • Equity
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Vision

Culture

Fast-PacedTeam Leadership

Requirements

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field
Regions: Us

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About aetherflux
Industry: aerospace
Size: startup

Cowboy Space Corp. is building infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy through satellites in Low Earth Orbit for energy transmission and optical data delivery. Founded in 2024, the company aims to solve complex technical challenges in space infrastructure.

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Compensation
Base salary: $150,000 – $225,000 USD
Equity: Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.