Space Avionics Engineer — Laser & Satellite Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Daily lunch in the office

Job summary

Cowboy Space in San Carlos, CA, seeks an Avionics Engineer responsible for designing and integrating electrical systems for advanced satellite payloads. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 1-5 years of relevant experience.

This in-person role requires collaboration with various engineering teams to meet stringent performance standards as Cowboy Space aims for its first space demonstration in 2026. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $150,000 annually, along with benefits including equity and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in aerospace or optical systems.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and optical components is essential.
• Familiarity with control systems and sensors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical hardware for satellite payloads.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Support environmental testing for space qualification.

Skills

Electrical design

Circuit simulation

Troubleshooting

Experience with lab equipment

Proficiency with CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

LTspice

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Cowboy Space in San Carlos, CA, seeks an Avionics Engineer responsible for designing and integrating electrical systems for advanced satellite payloads. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 1-5 years of relevant experience.

This in-person role requires collaboration with various engineering teams to meet stringent performance standards as Cowboy Space aims for its first space demonstration in 2026. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $150,000 annually, along with benefits including equity and a 401(k) plan.