Senior Integration & Test Engineer

The role

You will own the end-to-end validation of hardware systems. This involves bringing up, integrating, and testing complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems.

What you will do

• Own system-level integration and test of hardware and avionics systems
• Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure
• Develop automated and manual test procedures for board- and system-level validation
• Lead bring-up and debug of electrical systems
• Execute environmental and functional testing
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and software teams
• Drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and scalability of test systems
• Support flight qualification and launch readiness activities
• Support launch campaign operations

Required qualifications

• Experience with integration, test, or validation of hardware systems
• Strong hands-on experience with test automation, instrumentation, and lab equipment
• Experience building test setups: fixtures, harnessing, racks, and data acquisition systems
• Background in avionics board-level testing and debugging (power, signal integrity, communications)
• Familiarity with scripting (Python or similar) for test automation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface control documents
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership

Nice to have

• Experience with RF, sensors, LiDAR, or avionics systems
• Experience supporting complex hardware or engineering programs
• Background in high-growth or deeply technical organizations
• Experience managing high-value spend portfolios or vendor-owned inventory agreements
• Familiarity with automation tools or process optimization within procurement workflows
• Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other frontier technology industries
• Background in environmental testing methods including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC

Benefits

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 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
• Fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

Before you apply

• 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. Depar

About the company

Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. The company is based in San Carlos, CA.