# Avionics Test Engineer at Cowboy Space

- Company: Cowboy Space
- What the company does: Backed by a16z, Index and NEA.
- Company website: https://www.cowboyspace.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Carlos, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $110K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cowboyspace/38c89808-eae3-457b-86d9-6d782ad531ae
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cowboy-space-avionics-test-engineer/

## About the role

The Avionics Team is looking for an Avionics Test Engineer to lead the validation, integration, and qualification of spacecraft electronics at the board and system level. In this role, you will own the development of test systems and methodologies used to verify avionics hardware throughout the product lifecycle. You will work closely with electrical design, PCB layout, firmware, and manufacturing teams to ensure our boards meet performance, reliability, and mission requirements before deployment to space.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 1-5+ years of experience testing and validating complex electronic hardware
- Experience with board bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis of PCB assemblies
- Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and electronic loads
- Experience developing automated test systems using Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or similar tools
- Strong understanding of digital electronics, analog circuits, power systems, and embedded hardware

Tags: Avionics