Cowboy Space
Senior Avionics Engineer
$150K–$200K
San Carlos, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in electrical design, preferably in aerospace, satellite, or computing systems.
- 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Designs, develops, tests, and integrates electrical systems for advanced data center satellites, including power management, control, and signal-processing hardware.
What you'll do
- Design and test satellite electrical hardware; develop schematics, PCB designs, and harness diagrams.
- Debug and validate hardware, including through environmental testing such as thermal-vacuum, vibration, and electromagnetic interference tests.
- Coordinate electrical-system integration with other engineering teams and maintain technical documentation and design/test plans.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Circuit simulation and analysis experience using tools such as LTspice and spreadsheets.
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment, troubleshooting, and debugging electrical systems.
- Proficiency with electrical CAD tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD); familiarity with control systems, sensors, and their integration into optical platforms.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; experience with accelerated computing systems.
- Familiarity with space qualification standards and environmental testing for aerospace applications.
Pay
$150,000 – $200,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
LTspice, Altium, OrCAD
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