Avionics Technician

Cowboy Space Corporation

San Carlos (CA)

On-site

USD 63,038,976 - 100,289,280

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

10 paid holidays per calendar year

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Daily lunch in the office and stockedk

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking an avionics technician to install, test, and repair avionics systems on launch vehicles and spacecraft, including flight computers and data acquisition units.

You will work from schematics and engineering drawings to ensure reliable electrical assemblies and wiring harnesses. The role requires 2+ years in aerospace electronics, proficiency with oscilloscopes/multimeters/power supplies, and soldering/terminating to J-STD-001.

Qualifications

2+ years hands-on avionics, electrical, or electronics assembly and testing in aerospace/defense.
Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
Experience using standard electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
Able to solder, crimp, and terminate connectors to J-STD-001 or equivalent.
Willingness to work overtime and weekends to support critical launch/testing schedules.

Responsibilities

Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics on launch vehicles and spacecraft.
Perform wire harness fabrication, routing, and termination per engineering drawings.
Conduct functional checkouts, continuity tests, and end-to-end signal verification.
Interpret and work from engineering drawings and instructions with minimal supervision.
Support integration and final assembly in cleanroom and production environments.
Document all work in MES/MRP with redlines, NCRs, and inspection records.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
Participate in launch campaign operations including pad integration, pre-flight checkouts, and countdown procedures.
Maintain compliance with ESD, FOD, contamination control, and safety protocols.

Skills

Avionics

Electrical testing

Soldering

Wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in aerospace or electrical engineering technology

A&P license (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

About Cowboy Space Corp.
Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and enable a new class of capabilities—from powering on-orbit compute, to transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit compute to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data. By rethinking how energy and data are generated and distributed in space, we’re unlocking entirely new ways to operate both in orbit and on Earth.
Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt (co-founder of Robinhood), Cowboy Space Corp. is backed by leading investors and built by a team from top aerospace and defense organizations. We’re moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new category of space infrastructure.
Responsibilities

Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair avionics systems and components on launch vehicles and spacecraft, including flight computers, data acquisition units, sensors, and communication systems.
Perform wire harness fabrication, routing, and termination per engineering drawings and workmanship standards.
Conduct functional checkouts, continuity tests, and end-to-end signal verification on avionics assemblies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and specialized test equipment.
Interpret and work from engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and written work instructions with minimal supervision.
Support integration and final assembly activities in cleanroom and production floor environments, including mating avionics boxes, cable harnesses, and RF assemblies to vehicle structures.
Document all work performed accurately in the MES/MRP system, including redlines, non-conformance reports, and inspection records.
Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues, disposition hardware anomalies, and implement corrective actions.
Participate in launch campaign operations, including pad integration, pre-flight checkouts, and countdown procedures when required.
Maintain compliance with ESD, FOD, contamination control, and safety protocols at all times.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
2+ years of hands-on experience in avionics, electrical, or electronics assembly and testing in aerospace, aviation, or defense.
Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
Experience using standard electronic test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.
Ability to solder, crimp, and terminate connectors to J-STD-001 or equivalent standards.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, to support critical launch or testing schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in aerospace, electrical engineering technology, or an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.
Active or recent industry-standard certifications, such as IPC J-STD-001 (Soldering) and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies). NASA workmanship certification (NASA-STD-8739 series) is a plus.
Direct experience working with spaceflight hardware in a cleanroom environment.
Familiarity with environmental testing procedures (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic).

Compensation And Benefits
Pay range: Level 1: $22.00 - $24.50/hour Level 2: $24.50 - $29.00/hour Level 3: $27.50 - $35.00/hour

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid leave for new parents
Relocation assistance
Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

Disclaimer
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp's discretion.

Export Control Requirement
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Cowboy Space Corp. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Cowboy Space Corp. is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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