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Cowboy Space Corp is seeking a DSP Software Engineer to develop real-time signal processing algorithms for space-based communications and sensing systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing high-performance software in C/C++ for embedded and real-time applications, collaborating with FPGA, RF, and avionics teams.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Head of Test to build and lead the test organization for rocket propulsion systems. This role involves defining test philosophy, building test stands, and leading a team to test propulsion systems at high cadence.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Fluids Engineer to own the design and development of fluid system hardware for propulsion, fluids, and thermal management architectures, including valves, tanks, tubing, and integrated subsystems, from concept through flight.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a PCB Layout Engineer to own the design of high-performance PCBs for spacecraft avionics, power, RF, and compute systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable layouts with strong signal integrity and reliability. Requires 1-5+ years of experience and proficiency with industry-standard PCB tools.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks an Optics Lab Manager & Test Engineer to own the optics lab and support the build and verification of next-generation laser communications systems. This hands-on role involves lab operations, laser safety, optical alignment, and test execution.

We are hiring across multiple satellite engineering disciplines looking for engineers experienced in designing, building, integrating, testing, or operating spacecraft systems. This role offers ownership over mission-critical space hardware and involves working on systems engineering, avionics, power, thermal, structures, GNC, and flight software.

Cowboy Space Corp is hiring launch vehicle engineers across multiple disciplines including systems engineering, structures, avionics, propulsion, and integration. The role involves designing, building, testing, or operating launch vehicle systems and flight hardware. Requires strong aerospace fundamentals and hands-on experience with flight hardware.

Principal Turbo Hydrodynamicist responsible for owning the hydrodynamic design of rocket engine turbopumps, including flowpath design, analysis, testing, and hardware implementation. Requires 12+ years of turbomachinery experience, with a focus on cryogenic propulsion systems.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Senior Mechanisms Engineer to own electromechanical actuator subsystems from concept through flight. The role involves designing, testing, and owning critical mechanisms for launch vehicles. Requires 5+ years of experience and U.S. citizenship.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Senior IT Engineer to architect, manage, and secure the company's IT infrastructure, including devices, identity, networks, and cloud, in a regulated ITAR/EAR environment. This hands-on role involves owning zero-trust compliance, automation, and cloud infrastructure, and serving as the senior escalation point.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Senior TCA Mechanical Design Engineer to own the lifecycle of rocket engine injector, combustion chamber, and nozzle hardware. The role focuses on design-for-manufacturability, advanced fabrication methods, and hotfire testing. On-site in Seattle, WA.

Own the Autonomous Flight Termination System (AFTS) end to end for Cowboy Space Corp., including range and FAA relationships, flight safety analysis, safety-critical avionics architecture, and certification. Set technical direction for the flight safety discipline and lead the qualification campaign.

Cowboy Space Corp. is hiring a Controls Engineer to design motor controls, automation sequences, and embedded control systems for fluid systems in launch vehicles. The role involves developing closed-loop control, firmware, and HIL testing, with a focus on propulsion and thermal management.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks a Senior Manager of Primary Structures to own the design, build, and performance of launch vehicle primary structures including airframe, tanks, and thrust structure. This role requires 8+ years of structural engineering experience and leadership skills, offering $150k-$225k in Seattle, WA.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Mechanisms Engineer to own critical vehicle mechanism subsystems (e.g., landing gear, separation systems) from concept through flight. This hands-on role involves design, analysis, testing, and collaboration with propulsion, structures, and avionics teams to ensure mission success.

Cowboy Space Corp. is seeking a Senior Accounting Specialist to manage high-volume accounts payable operations, ensure accurate invoice processing, and support financial operations for engineering and supply chain teams. The role involves vendor invoice processing, three-way matching, payment runs, and process improvements.

Cowboy Space Corp. seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to drive execution of next-generation avionics hardware, anchoring the development lifecycle from concept through qualification and mission integration while bridging Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Senior Controls Engineer at Cowboy Space Corp. to design and develop motor controls, automation sequences, and embedded control systems for fluid systems in launch and propulsion. Requires 3+ years of controls experience and embedded C/C++. On-site in Seattle, WA.

Senior Flight Software Engineer responsible for owning payload flight software in Rust, including architecture, state machines, and telemetry. Lead technical owner driving the software toward on-orbit demonstration.