Head of Facilities

About the Company

Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and enable a new class of capabilities—from powering on-orbit compute, to transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit compute to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year facilities roadmap aligned with production and headcount growth
• Lead site selection, build-outs, expansions, and consolidations
• Oversee cleanroom design, certification, and maintenance
• Manage high-reliability power systems, compressed gasses, HVAC, thermal control, vibration isolation, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Ensure facilities support satellite AIT (Assembly, Integration, & Test)
• Partner with engineering to future-proof lab and production layouts
• Lead preventative and corrective maintenance programs
• Manage 3rd party vendors and service providers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, aerospace, and local regulatory requirements
• Own facilities operating budget and capital expenditure planning
• Build and manage a high-performing facilities and site services team

Requirements

• 10+ years of facilities leadership experience in aerospace, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing
• Experience leading facilities in a fast-scaling or high-growth company
• Direct experience with cleanrooms, labs, or mission-critical infrastructure
• Strong capital project management experience for facility buildouts
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and industrial systems
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual per ITAR regulations

Benefits

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance if applicable
• Daily lunch and fully stocked kitchen