Sr. Integration and Test Engineer Seen this week

Cowboy Space · San Carlos, California · Production · first seen 2026-07-16

About the role

We're looking for a Senior Integration and Test Engineer to own the end-to-end validation of our hardware systems. You will be responsible for bringing up, integrating, and testing complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems, ensuring they perform reliably in mission-critical environments.

This role is highly hands-on and cross-functional, working closely with hardware, avionics, and software teams to take systems from prototype through flight readiness.

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

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
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 with RF, sensors, LiDAR, or avionics systems
Experience supporting complex hardware or engineering programs
Background in high-growth or deeply technical organizations
Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other frontier technology industries
Background in environmental testing methods including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC

Compensation

Salary range: $125,000 to $200,000 annually, depending on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits include equity, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave, relocation assistance, daily office lunch, and fully stocked kitchen.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.