Cowboy Space Corp. is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our satellites operate in Low Earth Orbit to collect sunlight and enable a new class of capabilities—from powering on-orbit compute, to transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit compute to delivering secure, high-bandwidth optical data. By rethinking how energy and data are generated and distributed in space, we’re unlocking entirely new ways to operate both in orbit and on Earth.

Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt (co-founder of Robinhood), Cowboy Space Corp. is backed by leading investors and built by a team from top aerospace and defense organizations. We’re moving quickly to solve complex technical challenges and build a new category of space infrastructure.

About the Role:

The Payload Mechanical team is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to act as the responsible engineer for the mechanical design of our laser communications payloads. The adecuado candidate is a self-motivated expert with deep experience in high-reliability space systems,



comfortable driving everything from early architecture and trade studies to hands‑on integration and environmental qualification. This role spans opto‑mechanical packaging, pointing and tracking mechanisms, thermal management, and structural qualification—from early concept through flight. You will lead a team of mechanical engineers and work closely with optical, laser, thermal, and systems engineers to deliver a flight‑ready laser comm system. Previous experience driving end‑to‑end mechanical development of complex electro‑mechanical or opto‑mechanical flight hardware in a fast‑paced environment is required.

Responsibilities
- Own the mechanical architecture of laser communications payloads, including opto‑mechanical structures, pointing systems, thermal interfaces, and harness routing, from concept through production
- Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers, setting techni

📌 Lead Mechanical Engineer, Laser Communications (San Carlos)
🏢 Cowboy Space
📍 San Carlos