# PCB Layout 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: $128K to $160K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-30
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/cowboyspace/b658b988-4a7d-4d0e-b5a8-61e1375ddf94
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cowboy-space-pcb-layout-engineer/

## About the role

The Avionics Team is looking for a PCB Layout Engineer to own the design and implementation of high-performance printed circuit boards that power our spacecraft systems. In this role, you will work closely with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and test engineers to develop complex multilayer boards supporting power electronics, compute hardware, communications systems, and mission-critical avionics.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 1-5+ years of experience in PCB layout for complex electronic systems
- Experience with industry-standard PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or Mentor Graphics
- Experience designing multilayer boards with controlled impedance, high-speed interfaces, and dense component placement
- Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC considerations
- Experience creating manufacturing documentation and supporting board fabrication and assembly

Tags: Chief Engineering & Reliability