Orbital Operations jobs

Software Engineer, Reliability (Avionics / Compute Systems) Seattle, WA, United States Software Engineer, Reliability (Avionics / Compute Systems) 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. About the Role : As a Software Engineer, Reliability, you will ensure the software powering our avionics and high-performance compute systems operates flawlessly in orbit. You will own reliability from concept through flight, building automated validation frameworks and testing compute platforms under mission-representative conditions. This hands-on role requires bridging hardware and software to optimize fault tolerance and performance. You'll be expected to move quickly, resolve complex anomalies, and take ownership of the system stability that directly impacts mission success. Responsibilities: - Own software reliability for avionics and compute systems across the full lifecycle-from concept, design, radiation hardening, and integration to launch and on-orbit operations - Design, develop, and maintain automated test

Senior Electrical Engineer, Radiation Effects & Avionics Reliability Seattle, WA, United States Senior Electrical Engineer, Radiation Effects & Reliability 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. About the Role : As a Senior Electrical Engineer, Radiation Effects & Reliability, you will ensure our spacecraft electronics remain resilient against the harsh environment of space. You will own radiation assurance and reliability across electrical systems from architecture through on-orbit operations. In this hands-on role, you will lead radiation test campaigns, perform reliability analysis, and implement robust mitigation strategies. You'll be expected to move quickly, translate complex environmental data into actionable design decisions, and take ownership of system-level resilience that directly impacts mission success. Responsibilities: - Own radiation effects and reliability across spacecraft electrical systems-from early architecture through on-orbit operations - Define radiation and reliability requirements, translating mission environments

Thermal Engineer San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Thermal Engineer 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. The Role As a Thermal Engineer you will design, analyze, implement and demonstrate thermal management solutions for our space-based power and compute platform. This role will focus on developing thermal control strategies for high-power laser systems, high-power compute platforms, spacecraft electronics, and structural components operating in extreme space environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with spacecraft thermal design, analysis, testing, and on-orbit demonstration, ensuring reliable performance in Low Earth Orbit. Responsibilities - Thermal System Design: Develop spacecraft thermal management architectures, including active and passive cooling solutions for high-power and high-heat-flux components. - Thermal Analysis & Modeling: Utilize thermal simulation tools such as ANSYS Thermal Desktop to predict system behavior in space conditions.

Software Engineer San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Software Engineer (San Carlos, CA) 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. The Role As a Software Engineer at Cowboy Space Corp., you will build the systems that control, operate, and scale our spacecraft and ground infrastructure. This includes flight software, simulation, mission control systems, and the tooling needed to test and operate hardware in real time. This is a highly ownership-driven role where you'll work across the stack-from low-level systems interacting with hardware to higher-level services that enable mission operations. You'll collaborate closely with hardware teams (propulsion, power, avionics) to bring up systems, validate performance, and ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain software for spacecraft systems, ground systems, and mission operations - Develop flight software that interfaces directly with

Sr. Software Engineer San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Sr. Software Engineer 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. About the Role : We are looking for a Software Engineer to help build critical systems that power our space-based compute platform. You will work across the stack-from flight and mission software to ground systems and simulation tools-contributing to software that operates in highly constrained, high-reliability environments. This is a high-growth role with the opportunity to gain ownership quickly and work closely with experienced engineers across hardware and software. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and rigorously test high-reliability, low-latency flight software for our space-based compute platform and satellite subsystems. - Implement and maintain critical mission software for on-orbit operation, including command and data handling (C&DH), fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR), and

Head of Avionics San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Head of Avionics 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. About the role: We are looking for a Head of Avionics to lead the design, development, and integration of avionics systems across our spacecraft platform. This role will own the architecture and execution of avionics systems, including flight computers and critical interfaces that enable control, communication, and power management on orbit. You will define systems that operate in real-time, safety-critical environments under strict constraints around power, thermal, and radiation, working closely with hardware, integration, and operation teams to deliver reliable and scalable systems. This is a critical leadership role with significant ownership over system architecture, team building, and execution. Responsibilities - Define the technical vision and roadmap for avionics across spacecraft

Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations Berlin, Germany Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. About the Role: The Space Operations team is crucial to Planet's success, responsible for maintaining and optimizing the health and productivity of the world's largest Earth Observation satellite constellation. Our team spans North America and Berlin. Given the scale of our fleet, automation is at the heart of our operations. You'll develop and maintain critical software, transforming

Head of Talent Acquisition San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States, Seattle, WA Head of Talent Acquisition About Cowboy Space Corporation 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. About the Role The Head of Talent Acquisition at Cowboy Space Corporation will operationally own Talent Acquisition across the company. This is a highly hands-on player-coach leadership role responsible for driving recruiting execution, recruiting operations, executive hiring, hiring process rigor, recruiting analytics, and recruiting team/vendor management during a period of rapid organizational growth. Reporting to the Head of People, this individual will lead day-to-day Talent Acquisition operations while directly supporting critical hiring efforts across engineering, manufacturing, operational, and business functions. The role will oversee recruiting infrastructure, external recruiting partnerships, and the continued development of internal recruiting capability as the company scales. This role is ideal for someone

Instrumentation and Controls Engineer II (Operations) Stennis Space Center, Mississippi At Relativity Space, we're building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that's just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known. Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven't been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you're in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you'll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we're writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it's early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us. About the Team: The Stennis team at Relativity Space is responsible for designing, building, and operating world-class test stands to support the Terran R stages, engines, and propulsion components. As part of this team, you will help build and operate massive

Operations Engineer (Starlink Growth) Bastrop, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARLINK GROWTH) One of the most ambitious missions that SpaceX has undertaken to date, Starlink is leveraging our experience in building rockets and spacecraft to deploy the world's most advanced broadband internet system and largest satellite constellation to provide fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide, connect humanity, and fund Mars colonization. Starlink's Growth Business Operations team combines traditional planning and analysis with broader business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting SpaceX's leadership. Growth Business Operations is embedded in daily operations, supporting both near-term execution and long-term planning. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations and to lead cross-functional decision-making and implementation of the recommendations. Starlink Growth Business Operations is lean and dynamic, comprised of three subgroups: S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), Customer Retention, and Analytics. We encourage rotation across subgroups for high performers. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Lead initiatives to improve Starlink customer experience and products through technical analysis, cross-functional prioritization, and implementation - Identify engineering and product defects in Starlink user experience; drive operational improvements to resolve - Use end-user metrics to uncover drivers of key performance indicators such as customer lifetime value; drive improvements globally and across all hardware and services

Mission Manager San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States 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. About the Role : Cowboy Space is looking for a Mission Manager. Our Mission Manager will serve as the mission specialists, driving results and challenging the status quo. Our ideal candidate has a passion for finding solutions, is a highly detail-oriented self-starter, and is hungry to do work that matters. This role is located onsite in San Carlos CA. Responsibilities: - Drive program execution by managing schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, and deliverables - Drive mission execution across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between engineering, operations, leadership, and external stakeholders - Lead problem-solving efforts by identifying risks, gathering the right stakeholders, driving decision-making, and ensuring timely resolution of complex technical and operational challenges - Build and manage integrated mission schedules, resource

Future Operations Mission Assignments - Keep Me In The Loop Anywhere K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others - with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply. Stay Connected with K2 Space for Future Job Openings on the Operations Team We're on a mission to push the boundaries of what's possible in space systems and large-scale satellite platforms. Even when we don't have a specific opening listed, we're always eager to connect with innovators,

Technical Recruiter San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Technical Recruiter / Senior Technical Recruiter About Cowboy Space Corporation 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. About the Role The Technical Recruiter at Cowboy Space Corporation will play a critical role in scaling the company through exceptional hiring execution across technical, manufacturing, operational, and business functions. This is a highly hands-on recruiting role for someone who thrives in fast-moving, deep-tech environments and enjoys solving difficult hiring problems while helping build operational recruiting rigor. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, this individual will partner closely with hiring managers, leadership, and recruiting leadership to drive high-quality hiring outcomes across some of the company's most important and difficult-to-fill roles. This role is ideal for a technical recruiter who combines strong sourcing and closing capability with operational discipline,

Operations Engineer, Spaceport Facilities Starbase, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPERATIONS ENGINEER, SPACEPORT FACILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES: - Proactively identify operational challenges/inefficiencies within the Starbase Facilities organization, determine root cause, and develop appropriate solutions - Partner with key stakeholders across SpaceX to solve facilities related challenges - Provide updates to cross-functional groups and recommend strategic solutions for the broader business - Address top priorities of the Spaceport Operations function by monitoring and actioning impactful requests and by driving success on strategic projects - Partner with software development resources - Overseeing contract services across the site - Review/manage/execute large contracts BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline - 2+ years of experience working in engineering, operations, manufacturing or facilities management PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: - Experience driving cross-functional product/tool/process improvement efforts - Experience in an operations engineering and/or process development role internal to SpaceX - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work in fast-paced, high-stress environments - Master's degree in an engineering discipline - Experience leading cross-functional groups - Experience with Lean principles and structured problem-solving/project-management methodologies - Experience building reporting tools using SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, or similar - Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders in higher-level leadership ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: -

Head of Facilities San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Head of Facilities 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. The Role We are seeking an experienced Head of Facilities who will own the strategy, development, and operation of all company facilities - including satellite manufacturing, cleanrooms, integration and test areas, labs, mission operations spaces, and corporate offices. This leader will ensure our facilities enable high-reliability hardware production, meet aerospace and export control compliance standards, and scale efficiently as we grow toward full-rate manufacturing. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, developing and implementing plans to support a mission-driven organization. This is an in-person role at our San Carlos, CA HQ, and will report to our COO/CLO. Responsibilities - Develop and execute a multi-year facilities roadmap aligned with production and headcount

Operations Engineer (Thermal Hardware) Cape Canaveral, FL SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPERATIONS ENGINEER (THERMAL HARDWARE) As an Operations Engineer at SpaceX, you will champion the Thermal Hardware Manufacturing transformation and industrialization to high volume. The job will require you to actively develop and deploy manufacturing systems and controls through training, coaching, and manufacturing projects with multiple support functions. The role will require you to actively work on the shop floor to understand production constraints and bottlenecks, streamlining the value stream to work more efficiently with fewer resources. A partnership with internal plant leadership will be required to develop a continuous improvement and waste elimination mindset and to apply various manufacturing methodologies. As metrics of the transformation's impact, Key Performance Indicators such as productivity output, work in process, lead time, and manufacturing cost will be tied to the deliverables of the position. This will include supporting a fundamental, collective shift toward a business-value-driven, streamlined approach while driving ownership within the Operations team. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Be an active agent of transformation & industrialization of a high-paced, growing manufacturing site - Partner with operations to improve labor efficiency and utilization - Create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory, and waste elimination - Develop details for lean roadmap and enforce execution

Sr. Test Software Engineer, AI Workloads San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Software Test Engineer, AI Workloads 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. The Role As a Software Engineer at Cowboy Space Corp., you will build the systems that control, operate, and scale our spacecraft and ground infrastructure. This includes flight software, simulation, mission control systems, and the tooling needed to test and operate hardware in real time. This is a highly ownership-driven role where you'll work across the stack-from low-level systems interacting with hardware to higher-level services that enable mission operations. You'll collaborate closely with hardware teams (propulsion, power, avionics) to bring up systems, validate performance, and ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. Responsibilities - Design, build, and maintain software for spacecraft systems, ground systems, and mission operations - Develop flight software

Operations Development Engineer (Starlink) Redmond, WA SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. OPERATIONS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (STARLINK) Starlink is the world's largest satellite constellation and is providing fast, reliable internet to millions of users worldwide. We've only begun to scratch the surface of Starlink's potential global impact and are looking for best-in-class engineers to help develop the systems that enable providing service in new markets and even greater system performance and growth potential. As an Operations Development Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering the operational systems and processes used to support the Starlink network as it scales to millions of users around the globe. Join the team operating the network that is revolutionizing global connectivity and internet access. A successful Operations Development Engineer will create the tools, technology and processes to maintain, operate and evolve the most advanced network in the solar system. You will utilize operational data to identify and prioritize various improvements that improve our operational efficiency and maintain the overall health of operations. You will work with subsystem responsible engineers, software engineers, and network engineers to develop alerts, mitigations, and terrestrial assets and drive improvements to core Starlink systems. Through continuous improvement, you will drive process and automation upgrades to the point of minimal manual intervention.

Firmware Engineer San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States Firmware Engineer 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. Responsibilities: - Own firmware development for spacecraft subsystems from concept through on-orbit operations - Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and custom hardware platforms - Implement low-level drivers, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), and real-time control systems - Develop firmware for power management, avionics interfaces, sensors, and actuator control - Build robust, fault-tolerant systems with attention to reliability, determinism, and performance under constrained environments - Support board bring-up, hardware integration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing - Develop automated test frameworks and validation tools for embedded systems - Collaborate closely with electrical, avionics, and software teams to define system architecture and interfaces - Investigate anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and implement

Launch Operations Engineer (Starship) Starbase, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. LAUNCH OPERATIONS ENGINEER (STARSHIP) At SpaceX, our commitment to reliability begins with design but is realized through exhaustive testing and high future launch cadence at our Starbase, TX facility. In order to thoroughly vet hardware and ensure vehicle quality, the launch operations team pushes our hardware to its limits in as close to flight-like conditions as possible, and then sends it to orbit! Launch operations engineers are ultimately responsible for the entire operational process. They develop test requirements, develop launch plans, integrate the on-pad flight/test articles, perform on-console operation of the entire launch system, conduct tests, analyze data to confirm performance and inform the vehicle and ground design/production process, and are the primary flight controllers for launch events. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serve as on-console flight controllers during launch events - Test integrated rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight - Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test/launch stand operations - Write and review control logic/automation for test & launch systems - Perform real-time and post-op data review to evaluate the performance of launch/test article and stand systems (software, fluid, structural, thermal, electrical). This includes documenting operational results and recommending areas for upgrades and improvement - Find

Senior Platform Firmware and Bring-up Engineer San Carlos, California, San Carlos, California, United States 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. The Role This role sits at the boundary between hardware and software. You will work across platform firmware, FPGA logic, board bring-up, system management, and autonomous recovery systems to ensure reliable operation from first power-on through orbital deployment. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain platform firmware and board management infrastructure for advanced compute systems. - Own system bring-up and low-level boot sequencing for custom hardware platforms. - Design and implement FPGA/CPLD logic for power sequencing, reset orchestration, watchdog functionality, and telemetry. - Develop and customize BMC firmware and management stacks using OpenBMC and related technologies. - Implement and maintain platform management interfaces including Redfish and/or IPMI. - Debug complex hardware/firmware interactions across CPUs, GPUs, PCIe fabrics,

PM-T Mgr, Knowledge Products , ORBIT AI Products Bellevue, Washington, USA ORBIT AI Products team is building the intelligence layer that powers how Amazon plans, executes, and improves delivery operations at scale. Our products including AI-powered decision assistants , causal attribution systems (ORBIT), and automated executive briefing tools serve thousands of operators and leaders across the delivery network, compressing hours of manual analysis into minutes of AI-grounded insight. We are hiring Senior Product Manages - Technical to own critical domains within this portfolio. Key job responsibilities Own the enterprise knowledge platform that all AI and analytics products depend on. You will define the ontology (canonical metric definitions, causal relationships, taxonomies), scale the Knowledge Graph, and build the self-service tooling that enables product teams to onboard new knowledge domains without deep infrastructure expertise. When our AI assistant gives a specific, grounded answer instead of a generic one, it is because the knowledge layer you built made that possible. Lead the product strategy and a team of BIEs for the "what should happen" side of the portfolio the causal attribution systems that decompose metric misses into planning-driven root causes. Your team builds the attribution trees that power ORBIT's root cause analysis, "How to Solve" recommendations, and auto-generated executive briefings. This role combines hands-on product strategy with people leadership you set the vision and develop the team to execute it. • Enterprise ontology and Knowledge Graph: Defining and governing the metric definitions, causal relationships, and operational context models that ensure consistency across all

All Future Mission Assignments - Vehicle Operations Anywhere K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by $450M from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Redpoint Ventures, T. Rowe Price, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpine Space Ventures, and others - with an additional $500M in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers - we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space. The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits. With multiple launches planned through 2026 and 2027, we're Building Bigger to develop the solar system and become a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a groundbreaking Series C space startup, we'd love for you to apply. Stay Connected with K2 Space for Future Job Openings Across Engineering We're on a mission to push the boundaries of what's possible in space systems and large-scale satellite platforms. Even when we don't have a specific opening listed, we're always eager to connect with innovators, builders, and problem-solvers who share

Sr. Mechanical Engineer Seattle, WA, United States Senior Mechanical Engineer 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. About the Role : As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building the physical systems that enable our spacecraft to operate reliably in space. You will own critical hardware from concept through flight, working across structures, mechanisms, thermal systems, and packaging to deliver high-performance, flight-ready designs. This is a hands-on role at the center of hardware development. You will work closely with propulsion, power, avionics, GNC, and software teams to design integrated systems, rapidly prototype, and validate through testing. You'll be expected to move quickly, iterate often, and take ownership of hardware that directly impacts mission success. Responsibilities: - Own mechanical design of spacecraft components and assemblies from