Avionics Engineer for Space Lasers | Equity + Relocation

Cowboy Space Corporation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, vision insurance for您

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

10 holidays per year

Parental leave

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. in San Carlos, CA is seeking an Avionics Engineer to design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for space-based solar energy payloads. You will work with optics, mechanical, software, and systems teams to meet rigorous performance standards for space applications.

This in-person role supports an aggressive timeline, with a forthcoming space demonstration in summer 2026. You will design and test electrical hardware for laser and optical subsystems and maintain detailed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1-5 years in electrical design, preferably aerospace/satellite/optical systems.
• Experience with CAD tools (Altium, OrCAD).
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering stations, laser drivers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in lab environments.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for electrical design (Altium, OrCAD).
• Familiarity with control systems and sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical hardware for laser and optical subsystems, focusing on power management, control systems, and signal processing.
• Develop and maintain schematics, PCB designs, and harness diagrams for laser systems and satellite subsystems.
• Conduct testing and validation of electrical systems, including integration with optical components.
• Perform testing and debugging of electrical hardware under various environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (optics, mechanical, thermal) for system integration.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation including system requirements, design specs, and test plans.
• Support environmental testing and validation (thermal-vacuum, vibration, EMI) for space qualification.
• Participate in design reviews with customers and internal teams.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and improve design processes.

Skills

LTspice

Lab equipment

Troubleshooting

Altium

OrCAD

Soldering

Control systems

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Masters in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

Soldering station

Laser drivers

PCB design

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. in San Carlos, CA is seeking an Avionics Engineer to design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for space-based solar energy payloads. You will work with optics, mechanical, software, and systems teams to meet rigorous performance standards for space applications.

This in-person role supports an aggressive timeline, with a forthcoming space demonstration in summer 2026. You will design and test electrical hardware for laser and optical subsystems and maintain detailed