Solar Technician
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Current energy and data systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure.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, ISAM (In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing) operations, remote regions, and military bases.
Baiju Bhatt founded Cowboy Space Corporation in 2024. Inspired by his father’s work with NASA Langley Research Center, Baiju earned his B.S. in Physics and M.S. in Mathematics at Stanford before co-founding Robinhood, now a public company that has helped over 20 million Americans access the financial system. Cowboy Space Corporation has raised ~$365 million from Index Ventures, Interlagos, Construct Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, and others.
This is an ambitious mission that demands extraordinary talent. Cowboy Space Corporation ’s team has worked at places like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis and NASA, and is based in San Carlos, CA. If you're ready to solve complex technical challenges and help build the most important energy company in the world, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
We're looking for a Solar Technician to operate and maintain solar development and manufacturing equipment.
Reporting to the Director of Satellite Engineering you'll iterate manufacturing processes to facilitate the development and production of space-grade solar arrays. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, intentional and resourceful.
This role is based in Kent WA.
Responsibilities
Operate complex solar manufacturing equipment
Operate solar device and solar array test equipment
Collect and record performance metrics for solar devices and other relevant materials
Analyze recorded metrics for iterative process optimization
Assist with solar array integration efforts and other miscellaneous satellite testing needs
Basic Qualifications
2-5 years of experience in terrestrial or aerospace solar panel manufacturing
Experience operating solar manufacturing equipment and solar device test equipment
Comfort with safety-forward ownership of machinery and test areas
Test plan organization and blank-page drafting
Operational communication
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in manufacturing or process engineering
Hands on experience with materials characterization tooling
Experience running thermal and other material reliability tests
Experience testing integrated satellite power systems
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is:
Entry $28/hr → $58,240
Mid $35/hr → $72,800
Max $41/hr → $85,280
The actual pay offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid time off
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Paid parental leave
Relocation assistance if applicable
Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks