Space Power Electronics Intern: Orbit-Grade Hardware

Cowboy Space; Seattle, San Carlos (WA, CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. We seek a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to drive design, development, and qualification of power electronics for flight actuation and propulsion systems on our launch vehicle.

You will own end-to-end designs from topology to integration with avionics, mentoring engineers along the way. This hands-on leadership role requires defining design standards, mentoring peers, and delivering hardware that works

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in a STEM field.
• Strong fundamentals in math, physics, or engineering.
• Ability to work hands-on in labs and with test equipment.
• Collaborative, self-directed work style; comfort with ambiguity and learning quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulation, and testing of RF/optical communication systems and components
• Spacecraft and launch vehicle analysis, thermal modeling, and mechanical design
• Firmware and software development for avionics, compute, and ground systems
• Testing, validation, and troubleshooting of hardware and subsystems
• PCB layout, electrical design, and integration of satellite components
• Propulsion system design, fluids analysis, and structural mechanics
• Data analysis, CAD modeling, and technical documentation

Skills

STEM background

Hands-on lab work

Self-directed work style

Comfort with ambiguity

Education

Enrolled in STEM degree program

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Creo)

MATLAB

Python

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. We seek a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to drive design, development, and qualification of power electronics for flight actuation and propulsion systems on our launch vehicle.

You will own end-to-end designs from topology to integration with avionics, mentoring engineers along the way. This hands-on leadership role requires defining design standards, mentoring peers, and delivering hardware that works