Principal Turbo Hydrodynamicist
Cowboy Space Corp.Orbital Infrastructure company
Seattle, United States$170,000 – $245,000Lead
Index Ventures
NEA
IVP
About the role
TL;DR
Owns rocket engine turbopump hydrodynamic design from concept to qualification.
- •This is a high ownership role on a fast moving team! You will own the hydrodynamic design of the rocket engine's turbopumps, driving design trades and predicting performance across the operating box.
- •Key Responsibilities Own pump primary and secondary flowpath hydrodynamic design from concept through qualification.
- •Drive hydrodynamic design for maximum efficiency and suction performance.
- •Lead hydrodynamic analysis (meanline/throughflow, single
- •and multiphase CFD) and validate against test data.
- •Define and execute pump test campaigns.
- •Develop tools and best practices for the rest of the organization.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field. 12+ years of experience in turbomachinery hydrodynamic or aerodynamic design and analysis.
- •Experience with pump sizing, geometry definition, and material selection.
- •Experience with secondary flow and axial thrust analysis.
- •Hands-on experience taking rotating hardware from design through build and test.
Required skills
PythonC++GitLinux
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense
Benefits & perks
Equity, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Relocation Assistance, Daily Lunch, Stocked Kitchen
Tech stack
PythonC++GitLinux