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We are seeking an experienced Space Communication Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and validate wireless communication systems for satellite platforms. The role covers RF front-end, antenna design, modem architecture, and ground station integration across S-band, X-band, K-band, and UHF. Requires 7+ years of experience and strong RF fundamentals.

Design and build high-power fiber laser and amplifier systems for space-based satellite communications. Role involves hands-on fiber-optic component integration, characterization, and testing for optical communications links.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive execution of next-generation avionics hardware, anchoring the development lifecycle from concept through qualification and mission integration while bridging Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Fluids Engineer to own the design and development of fluid system hardware for propulsion, fluids, and thermal management architectures, including valves, tanks, tubing, and integrated subsystems, from concept through flight.

Senior Controls Engineer at Cowboy Space Corp. to design and develop motor controls, automation sequences, and embedded control systems for fluid systems in launch and propulsion. Requires 3+ years of controls experience and embedded C/C++. On-site in Seattle, WA.

Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a DSP Software Engineer to develop real-time signal processing algorithms for space-based communications and sensing systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance software in C/C++ for embedded and real-time applications, collaborating with FPGA, RF, and avionics teams.

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Staff Engineer for Optics and RF to design and validate RF hardware for high-speed optical communication links in satellites. The role involves board-level RF design, PCB layout, and integration with optical systems.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to own critical vehicle mechanism subsystems from concept through flight, including separation systems, landing gear, or aero control surfaces. This hands-on role involves design, analysis, test, and flight validation, with a focus on minimum mass and high reliability for reusable launch vehicles. Requires 5+ years of experience and expertise in CAD and FEA.

Cowboy Space Corp is hiring launch vehicle engineers across multiple disciplines including systems engineering, structures, avionics, propulsion, and integration. The role involves designing, building, testing, or operating launch vehicle systems and flight hardware. Requires strong aerospace fundamentals and hands-on experience with flight hardware.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Senior Battery Engineer to own the design, development, integration, and qualification of spacecraft battery systems. This hands-on role involves developing reliable energy storage solutions for space missions, working across power electronics, thermal, and mechanical teams.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Head of Test to build and lead the test organization for rocket propulsion systems. This role involves defining test philosophy, building test stands, and leading a team to test propulsion systems at high cadence.

Lead validation strategy for advanced compute hardware on satellites, working across engineering teams to ensure reliability from launch through orbital deployment. Requires hands-on debugging and expertise in high-speed interconnects, power, and thermal systems.

Cowboy Space Corp. is building space infrastructure for the orbital economy, and seeks a Flight Computer Avionics Engineer to own the design, development, integration, and qualification of spacecraft flight computer hardware. This hands-on role requires expertise in high-reliability digital electronics, fault-tolerant architectures, and board-level validation.

Cowboy Space Corp. is building space infrastructure for the orbital economy. We are seeking an Injector Design and Development Engineer to own rocket engine injectors end to end, from design through validation, with hands-on manufacturing and test. This role is onsite in the greater Seattle, WA area.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks an Optics Lab Manager & Test Engineer to own the optics lab and support the build and verification of next-generation laser communications systems. This hands-on role involves lab operations, laser safety, optical alignment, and test execution.

Senior Flight Software Engineer responsible for owning payload flight software in Rust, including architecture, state machines, and telemetry. Lead technical owner driving the software toward on-orbit demonstration.

Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a Head of Analysis to lead the analysis organization within Launch & Propulsion, owning structural, thermal, and CFD methods and tools to substantiate engine and vehicle designs. The role requires 10+ years of aerospace analysis experience and building a world-class analyst team.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks an Avionics Test Engineer to lead validation, integration, and qualification of spacecraft electronics. The role involves developing test systems, automated test equipment, and performing board-level bring-up and troubleshooting to ensure mission readiness.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to own gimbal mechanism development for laser communications payloads. The role spans design, analysis, procurement, integration, and qualification of flight mechanisms. Requires 5+ years of experience in aerospace or defense programs.