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About Cowboy Space Corp

Cowboy Space Corporation is building infrastructure to power the orbital economy through modular, scalable satellites that collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit. The systems transmit energy via infrared lasers, power on-orbit computing clusters, and provide secure optical data transport.

About the role

You will own the end-to-end validation of hardware systems, bringing up, integrating, and testing complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems to ensure reliable mission-critical performance. This is a highly hands-on, cross-functional role working closely with hardware, avionics, and software teams to take systems from prototype through flight readiness.

Responsibilities

• Own system-level integration and test of hardware and avionics systems
• Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure (racks, fixtures, harnessing, and tooling)
• Develop automated and manual test procedures for board- and system-level validation
• Lead bring-up and debug of electrical systems, including root cause analysis and failure investigation
• Execute environmental and functional testing (thermal, vibration, DVE, etc.)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and software teams to validate performance
• Drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and scalability of test systems
• Support flight qualification and launch readiness activities
• Support launch campaign operations including payload integration checkouts, pre-flight verification, and real-time anomaly resolution

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with integration, test, or validation of hardware systems
• Strong hands-on experience with test automation, instrumentation, and lab equipment
• Experience building test setups: fixtures, harnessing, racks, and data acquisition systems
• Background in avionics board-level testing and debugging (power, signal integrity, communications)
• Familiarity with scripting (Python or similar) for test automation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface control documents
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RF, sensors, LiDAR, or avionics systems
• Experience supporting complex hardware or engineering programs
• Background in high-growth or deeply technical organizations
• Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other frontier technology industries
• Background in environmental testing methods including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $125,000 - $200,000 annually
• 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 and fully stocked kitchen

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, 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.