# Manufacturing Engineer at Cowboy Space

- Company: Cowboy Space
- What the company does: Backed by a16z, Index and NEA.
- Company website: https://www.cowboyspace.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Kent, Washington
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $107K to $123K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cowboyspace/2589dc07-5cd4-4326-b201-e09c24123fe5?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cowboy-space-manufacturing-engineer/

## About the role

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I to help turn rocket-engine designs into buildable, repeatable hardware as we build our propulsion manufacturing facility. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, completed or expected before the start date, or equivalent hands-on technical experience
- Hands-on experience building, assembling, testing, or improving physical hardware through employment, internships, co-ops, coursework, labs, or student projects
- Basic ability to read engineering drawings and understand dimensions, tolerances, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) concepts
- Working familiarity with a 3D CAD tool such as Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or CATIA, academic use is acceptable
- Ability to apply engineering fundamentals, collect and interpret basic build or inspection data, and work through technical problems methodically
- Clear written and verbal communication, careful documentation, and willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and work closely with machinists, technicians, and engineers

Tags: Launch & Propulsion Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cowboy-space-manufacturing-engineer/