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Cowboy Space · Kent, WA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-16
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About Cowboy Space Corp

Cowboy Space Corporation is building infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy through space-based solar energy. Our modular, scalable satellites collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit and transmit energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), power on-orbit high-performance computing clusters (GPU/TPU), and provide secure, high-bandwidth optical data transport.

This capability will support the rapidly expanding space industrial base, ISAM (In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing) operations, remote regions, and military bases. The team includes veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis and NASA.

What You Will Do

You will design, build, integrate, test, or operate mission-critical spacecraft systems. This is a broad opportunity for highly technical engineers who thrive in hands-on environments and want meaningful ownership over flight hardware.

Depending on your background and experience, you may work across:

  • Spacecraft systems engineering
  • Satellite integration and test
  • Avionics and embedded systems
  • Power systems
  • Thermal and fluid systems
  • Structures and mechanisms
  • GNC and mission operations
  • Payload integration
  • Flight software and ground systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong aerospace engineering fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience with flight hardware or launch systems
  • Ability to work across design, integration, test, and operations
  • Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
  • Ownership mindset with willingness to solve problems outside defined boundaries

Compensation and Benefits

  • Equity in Cowboy Space Corp
  • 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 office and fully stocked kitchen

ITAR Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.