Space Avionics Technician — Launch-Ready with Equity

Cowboy Space Corporation; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 63,038,976 - 100,289,280; Full time

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

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.