Jobs at Cowboy Space Corporation

Own platform firmware, board bring-up, and BMC management for custom high-performance compute hardware. Implement FPGA/CPLD logic for power/reset sequencing, develop OpenBMC-based management stacks, support Redfish/IPMI, debug CPU/GPU/PCIe hardware–software interactions, and build fault recovery, secure boot, and remote firmware update systems for orbital deployment.

Lead mission and program execution across cross-functional teams by managing schedules, risks, resources, and milestones. Drive decision-making and problem-solving to resolve complex technical and operational issues, establish accountability, remove blockers, and ensure timely delivery of mission objectives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Operating and Chief Legal Officer: manage complex calendars and communications, organize legal documents and contracts, track action items and deadlines, coordinate travel and expenses, prepare for board and leadership meetings, partner cross-functionally, and improve legal operational efficiency while handling confidential information.

Own full-cycle recruiting for technical, manufacturing, operational, and business-critical roles. Source passive candidates, build pipelines, manage ATS hygiene, coordinate interviews, drive candidate experience, partner with hiring managers and leadership, and close competitive hires for deep‑tech and aerospace roles.

Lead and operate Talent Acquisition across the company: own full-cycle recruiting for technical, manufacturing, operational, executive, and business roles; manage recruiters and external agencies; build recruiting infrastructure, ATS workflows, analytics, dashboards, and hiring processes; and source senior, hard-to-fill technical talent during rapid growth.

Own onsite workplace operations and employee experience, coordinate onboarding and internship programs, support People operations and cross-functional logistics, ensure candidate and visitor hospitality, and improve People processes during rapid startup growth.

Design, develop, and test high-reliability, low-latency flight and mission software across embedded and ground systems. Implement C&DH, FDIR, secure communications, simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing, maintain documentation, and support CI/CD and cross-team integration for satellite operations.

Lead architecture, development, and deployment of onboard compute software for satellites. Define technical vision, build a software team, design real-time distributed and fault-tolerant systems, optimize for constrained power/thermal environments, integrate with hardware/GNC/RF teams, and establish testing, HIL simulation, and in-orbit operations.

Lead prediction and management of aerodynamic heating for launch vehicle ascent and re-entry. Run viscous, reacting-flow CFD, define aeroheating environments and boundary conditions, size TPS, manage aeroheating databases, plan and correlate ground/flight tests, and communicate results across multidisciplinary teams.

Design, build, and test software for spacecraft and ground systems across the full stack. Develop flight and real-time control software, simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing frameworks, integrate with hardware teams, support system bring-up and on-orbit operations, and create tooling for automation and mission operations in resource-constrained, high-reliability environments.

Design and integrate RF and hybrid RF/optical communication subsystems for space/airborne platforms. Develop SDR-based pipelines, high-speed free-space optical links, PCBA hardware, and test infrastructure. Perform system trade studies, validate end-to-end performance under real-world conditions, and collaborate with avionics, firmware, and compute teams for flight integration.

Lead end-to-end system integration and validation of electro-mechanical and avionics hardware. Design and build test infrastructure, develop automated and manual procedures, run environmental and functional tests, debug electrical systems, perform failure analysis, support flight qualification and launch readiness, and collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams to improve test coverage and reliability.

Design, build, and maintain spacecraft and ground software including flight software, simulations, mission control, and test tooling. Integrate and debug hardware-software systems, support on-orbit operations, and contribute to system architecture and launch preparation.

Coordinate interviews and candidate experience across technical, manufacturing, operational, and business teams. Manage complex scheduling, ATS hygiene, candidate communications, offer logistics, interview feedback, and onboarding support. Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to improve recruiting processes, reporting, and operational rigor during company growth.

Develop and maintain embedded firmware for spacecraft subsystems, implementing low-level drivers, communication protocols, real-time control, and fault-tolerant features. Support board bring-up, hardware integration, HIL testing, automated validation tools, and cross-disciplinary debugging and anomaly investigations throughout development and on-orbit operations.

Design, model, and analyze spacecraft propulsion fluid systems including propellant storage, transfer, pressurization, and thermo-fluid behavior. Perform CFD and thermo-fluid modeling, sizing and trade studies, supplier evaluation, test planning, and verification while collaborating with propulsion, mechanical, GNC, and systems teams.

Own end-to-end purchase order lifecycle and supplier management for complex engineered hardware. Negotiate vendors, mitigate risk, manage procurement workflows and compliance, and drive cost-savings. Build data-driven sourcing tools and dashboards (SQL/Python/BI), automate processes, and partner cross-functionally with engineering, finance, and operations to support hardware development and production timelines.