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Cowboy Space
Optical Engineer, Test & Metrology
San Carlos, California · On-site · Full time · Mid level
$145k–$175k / year
About the role
Design and run tests to verify laser and optical communications hardware from components to full satellite integration. Build test setups, align optics, take measurements, and analyze data for design improvements.
What you’ll do
• Build and operate optical test setups for components and subassemblies. • Measure optical performance and reduce data into clear results. • Develop and execute test plans and record results. • Support testing through hardware integration stages. • Operate test equipment and write scripts for automation.
What you’ll bring
• Bachelor's in Optics, Physics, or related field. • 3+ years hands-on optics lab experience. • Experience with precision optical alignment. • Operate standard optical test equipment. • Knowledge of optics fundamentals and Python data analysis.
Life at Cowboy Space
Equity ownership, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), unlimited paid time off, paid parental leave, relocation assistance, daily office lunch and stocked kitchen.
About Cowboy Space
Cowboy Space Corporation builds infrastructure for space-based solar energy, enabling energy and data distribution from orbit to Earth with scalable satellite technology.