Cowboy Space
Avionics Engineer
$110K–$150K
San Carlos, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 1–5 years of experience in electrical design; aerospace, satellite, or optical systems preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Designs, tests, and integrates electrical systems for laser and optical payloads on Cowboy Space satellites.
What you'll do
- Design and test electrical hardware for laser and optical subsystems, including power management, control, and signal processing.
- Develop schematics, PCB designs, and harness diagrams; debug and validate electrical systems with optical components.
- Support subsystem integration, technical documentation, design reviews, and environmental testing for space qualification.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 1–5 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or optical systems.
- Circuit simulation and analysis experience; hands-on lab equipment experience and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency with electrical CAD tools and familiarity with control systems, sensors, and optical platform integration.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with high-power laser systems or space qualification and environmental testing.
Pay
$110,000 – $150,000 USD annually, base salary
Tools
LTspice, Altium, OrCAD, oscilloscopes, signal generators, soldering stations, laser drivers
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