Lab Manager, Avionics Hardware

The role

You will oversee the daily operations, safety, and organization of the avionics lab. This role involves operational leadership, inventory management, and hands-on technical execution like board rework and wire harness fabrication.

What you will do

• Maintain a clean, organized, ESD-safe laboratory environment.
• Manage the full lifecycle of laboratory equipment including procurement, calibration, maintenance, asset tracking, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and enforce laboratory safety protocols for electrical safety, high-voltage systems, and hazardous materials.
• Perform precision board-level assembly, soldering, rework, and repair of complex PCBAs.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair custom wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and engineering fixtures.
• Apply conformal coatings, potting compounds, and other environmental protection processes to flight hardware.
• Manage inventory of electronic components, consumables, tooling, and raw materials.

Required qualifications

• 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.

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 space-based solar energy. The company is based in San Carlos, CA.