Cowboy Space

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Build & Test Engineer to own hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test infrastructure, building reusable test tooling and automation to run flight software against real or emulated spacecraft hardware.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks an Injector Design and Development Engineer to own rocket engine injectors end-to-end, from concept to hotfire, in the greater Seattle, WA area. The role involves first-principles design, hands-on manufacturing, and test campaigns to deliver flight-ready hardware.

Internship in electrical engineering at Cowboy Space Corp., focusing on RF/optical communication systems, spacecraft analysis, firmware, and hardware integration. Work on cutting-edge space infrastructure for the orbital economy.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Head of Compute to own the strategy, architecture, and deployment of AI compute infrastructure in orbit. This role involves building a scalable GPU cloud platform, working cross-functionally with satellite, software, and mission teams, and leading a team to deliver robust compute systems in space.

Cowboy Space Corp. is building space infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. This role involves owning the liquid cooling loop for on-orbit GPU compute hardware from concept through flight.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Technical Program Manager to drive a launch vehicle program from development through production. You will own the master schedule, track costs, and keep a small team of senior engineers sequenced and unblocked.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Mechanism Engineer to own a vehicle mechanism subsystem from concept through flight. This hands-on role involves designing, analyzing, building, and testing hardware for separation systems, landing gear, aero control surfaces, or electromechanical actuation, directly impacting mission success.

Cowboy Space Corp. is looking for a Mechanism Engineer to own vehicle mechanism subsystems from concept through flight, including separation systems, landing gear, actuation. The role involves structural design, analysis, test, and manufacturing support. Requires a bachelor's in mechanical/aerospace engineering and 1+ years of experience.

Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive a launch vehicle program from early development through production. This hands-on role involves owning the integrated schedule, tracking costs, and coordinating across engineering disciplines to keep a small senior team unblocked. The position is on-site in the Greater Seattle Area.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Senior Manager of Primary Structures to own the design, build, and performance of launch vehicle primary structures including airframe, tanks, and thrust structure. This role requires 8+ years of structural engineering experience and leadership skills, offering $150k-$225k 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Senior Fluids Engineer to own the design and development of fluid system hardware for propulsion, fluids, and thermal management architectures. The role covers valves, storage systems, routing, and integrated subsystems across the full lifecycle from concept through flight.

Own the Autonomous Flight Termination System (AFTS) end to end for Cowboy Space Corp., including range and FAA relationships, flight safety analysis, safety-critical avionics architecture, and certification. Set technical direction for the flight safety discipline and lead the qualification campaign.

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.