Satellite Engineering
About the role
Satellite Engineering About Cowboy Space Corp 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. By rethinking how energy and data are generated and distributed in space, we’re unlocking entirely new ways to operate both in orbit and on Earth. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt (co-founder of Robinhood), Cowboy Space Corp. is backed by leading investors and built by a team from top aerospace and defense organizations. We’re moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new category of space infrastructure. Satellite Roles: We are hiring across multiple satellite engineering disciplines and are looking for engineers with experience designing, building, integrating, testing, or operating spacecraft systems. This is a broad opportunity for highly technical engineers who thrive in hands-on environments and want meaningful ownership over mission-critical space hardware. Depending on background and experience, engineers may work across: Spacecraft systems engineering Satellite integration and test Avionics and embedded systems Power systems Thermal and fluid systems Structures and mechanisms GNC and mission operations Payload integration Flight software and ground systems Preferred
Qualifications: Strong aerospace engineering fundamentals Hands-on experience with flight hardware or launch systems Ability to work across design, integration, test, and operations Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments Ownership mindset with a willingness to solve problems outside defined boundaries
Compensation and
Benefits Equity in Cowboy Space Corp. Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Paid time off 10 paid holidays per calendar year Paid parental leave Relocation assistance if applicable Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks ITAR
