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Build, align, and operate optical test setups for laser and optical communications hardware. Measure optical performance, analyze data, develop and execute test procedures, support satellite integration and field campaigns, automate measurements, investigate anomalies, and maintain calibration and configuration records. The role requires hands-on optics laboratory work, precision alignment, optical test equipment operation, Python-based analysis, and laser safety practices.

Design, develop, test, and support distributed ground station software written in Python and Go. Build simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing frameworks, integrate software with hardware, support on-orbit operations, debug cross-system anomalies, and contribute to architecture decisions. The role also involves launch preparation, operational tooling, code reviews, mentoring, and optimizing reliable software for resource-constrained, mission-critical environments.

Lead the reusable first-stage launch vehicle program across architecture, design, integration, testing, launch, recovery, refurbishment, and reflight. Own stage requirements, interfaces, technical performance, schedule, budget, verification, operational procedures, risk management, and upgrade planning. Integrate propulsion, structures, fluids, avionics, GNC, software, manufacturing, and test teams while making real-time engineering decisions during test and launch operations.

Lead the selection, characterization, calibration, qualification, and integration of navigation sensor hardware for launch vehicles and spacecraft. Evaluate accelerometers, gyroscopes, IMUs, and GNSS receivers; define requirements; develop calibration and test methods; oversee environmental qualification and acceptance testing; resolve supplier and hardware issues; and coordinate avionics, manufacturing, RF, and navigation software integration.

Own RF communications systems and hardware for launch vehicles and spacecraft, including requirements, link budgets, radio and antenna selection, bring-up, environmental qualification, vehicle integration, testing, anomaly resolution, licensing support, and flight operations. Collaborate with suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams while developing RF test benches, automation, verification plans, and compatibility solutions.

Leads Cowboy Space Corp.'s marketing and communications function, defining market narrative, positioning, brand, campaigns, media relations, digital presence, social strategy, and events. Manages executive communications, supports crisis communications, oversees vendors and budgets, measures marketing performance, and develops integrated plans for milestones, fundraising, recruiting, partnerships, and thought leadership. The role also directly manages and coaches the Executive & Corporate Communications Partner while building the broader marketing function.

Own executive, corporate, media, social, and internal communications. Develop executive narratives, talking points, briefings, and media preparation; manage press releases, company announcements, digital channels, website strategy, reporter relationships, and crisis communications. Advise senior leaders, maintain consistent company messaging, identify visibility opportunities, and translate complex space technology topics into clear communications.

Own the pointing and tracking control loop for laser links between satellites and ground platforms. Design, implement, tune, simulate, and validate real-time embedded controllers in Rust, integrating onboard sensors and actuators. Perform stability analysis, HIL testing, automated validation, anomaly investigation, root cause analysis, and FDIR development. Collaborate with GNC, optics, avionics, and firmware teams on system architecture and hardware-software integration.

Own spacecraft mechanism subsystems from concept through flight, including structural and kinematic design, analysis, manufacturing, integration, testing, and anomaly resolution. Design HDRMs, solar array deployment systems, deployable structures, or thermal articulation mechanisms. Perform FEA, tolerance analysis, deployment dynamics, and qualification testing. Collaborate with cross-functional hardware teams, work directly with manufacturing and integration teams, and support launch operations and on-orbit commissioning.

Own real-time embedded software for spacecraft avionics, including power distribution and thermal control systems. Responsibilities include board bring-up, low-level driver and control-loop development, hardware/software debugging, command and telemetry integration, firmware updates, fault-tolerant design, automated testing, HITL validation, anomaly investigation, and cross-functional architecture work.