Senior Avionics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and test electrical hardware for satellite subsystems, focusing on compute power management, FPGA based boards, and signal processing
• Develop and maintain schematics, PCB designs, and harness diagrams for laser systems and satellite subsystems
• Perform testing and debugging of electrical hardware to ensure robust operation under various environmental conditions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, mechanical, and thermal engineers
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including system requirements, design specifications, and test plans
• Support environmental testing and validation such as thermal-vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic interference tests
• Participate in customer and internal design reviews

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or computing systems
• Experience with circuit simulation and analysis using tools like LTspice
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and soldering stations
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills in lab environments
• Proficiency with CAD tools for electrical design such as Altium or OrCAD
• Familiarity with control systems, sensors, and their integration into optical platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with accelerated computing systems
• Familiarity with space qualification standards and environmental testing (thermal-vacuum, vibration, radiation)
• Understanding of satellite electrical systems and power distribution

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
• Daily lunch and fully stocked kitchen

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.