Backed by a16z, Index and NEA.
About the role
Design and develop high-power fiber laser and amplifier systems for space-based applications. Characterize laser sources including linewidth, phase noise, RIN, and spectral purity.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with fiber-optic systems including splicing, component integration, and characterization
- Experience with rare-earth-doped fiber amplifiers
- Familiarity with fiber-optic communications modulation formats
- Experience operating OSAs, power meters, polarimeters, and high-speed oscilloscopes
- Master's or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline
More about this role
Mission
Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. We are tackling one of humanity’s most complex engineering challenges with a world-class team dedicated to delivering a revolutionary power platform. Cowboy Space Corporation is transforming how civilization powers, computes and connects - from orbit to Earth.
Background
Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our modular, scalable satellites collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit to enable multiple integrated applications: transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit high-performance computing clusters (GPU/TPU), and providing secure, high bandwidth optical data transport.
Current energy and data systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure. Cowboy Space Corporation overcomes these challenges by enabling direct, on-demand, secure, and scalable energy distribution and data processing from space. This will revolutionize how we operate in orbit and on Earth, supporting the rapidly expanding space industrial base,...
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