Cowboyspace
Firmware Engineer
San Carlos, California · Exec
Work authorization required$130k-$185kDetected 72 days ago
PythonRustC++Embedded SystemsAvionicsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringControlsTest AutomationTCP/IPCommunication
About the role
- FIRMWARE ENGINEER About Cowboy Space Corp.
- 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.
- Learn more about ITAR here https://deccs.pmddtc.state.gov/deccs.
Responsibilities
- Own firmware development for spacecraft subsystems from concept through on-orbit operations
- Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and custom hardware platforms
- Implement low-level drivers, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN), and real-time control systems
- Develop firmware for power management, avionics interfaces, sensors, and actuator control
- Build robust, fault-tolerant systems with attention to reliability, determinism, and performance under constrained environments
- Support board bring-up, hardware integration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
- Develop automated test frameworks and validation tools for embedded systems
- Collaborate closely with electrical, avionics, and software teams to define system architecture and interfaces
- Investigate anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes across hardware/software boundaries
- Contribute to system-level design, including fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in firmware or embedded software development
- Experience working with microcontrollers and/or FPGAs
- Familiarity with real-time systems and embedded debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- Experience with hardware/software integration and board bring-up
Nice to have
- Familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks) and real-time scheduling concepts
- Experience with communication stacks and networking protocols in embedded systems
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and system validation
- Familiarity with Python or scripting for test automation and tooling
- Familiarity with Rust, RTL, and knowledge of various database types
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-ownership environments with rapid iteration cycles
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- Relocation assistance if applicable
Compensation
- Compensation and Benefits
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
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