Sr. Integration and Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own system-level integration and test of hardware and avionics systems
• Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure (racks, fixtures, harnessing, and tooling)
• Develop automated and manual test procedures for board- and system-level validation
• Lead bring-up and debug of electrical systems, including root cause analysis and failure investigation
• Execute environmental and functional testing (thermal, vibration, DVE, etc.)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, and software teams to validate performance
• Drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and scalability of test systems
• Support flight qualification and launch readiness activities
• Support launch campaign operations including payload integration checkouts, pre-flight verification, and real-time anomaly resolution

Requirements

• 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
• Experience with RF, sensors, LiDAR, or avionics systems is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface control documents
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership

Qualifications

• Basic 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
• Experience with RF, sensors, LiDAR, or avionics systems is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface control documents
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $125,000 – $200,000 annually. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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 and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 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. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.