Head of Facilities

Cowboy Space Corp.•San Carlos, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking an experienced Head of Facilities who will own the strategy, development, and operation of all company facilities - including satellite manufacturing, cleanrooms, integration and test areas, labs, mission operations spaces, and corporate offices. This leader will ensure our facilities enable high-reliability hardware production, meet aerospace and export control compliance standards, and scale efficiently as we grow toward full-rate manufacturing. This individual thrives in a fast-paced environment, developing and implementing plans to support a mission-driven organization. This is an in-person role at our San Carlos, CA HQ, and will report to our COO/CLO.

Requirements

10+ years of facilities leadership experience in aerospace, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or similar high-spec environments
Experience leading facilities in a fast-scaling or high-growth company
Direct experience with cleanrooms, labs, or mission-critical infrastructure
Strong capital project management experience for facility buildouts
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and industrial systems
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year facilities roadmap aligned with production and headcount growth
Lead site selection, build-outs, expansions, and consolidations
Support future geographic expansion, including new manufacturing or test sites and satellite offices
Oversee cleanroom design, certification, and maintenance
Manage high-reliability power systems, compressed gasses, HVAC, thermal control, vibration isolation, and EMI/EMC considerations
Ensure facilities support satellite AIT (Assembly, Integration, & Test), including TVAC chambers, shaker tables, and electronic testing areas
Partner with engineering to future-proof lab and production layouts
Lead preventative and corrective maintenance programs
Own facility uptime, reliability, and safety metrics, and implement asset lifecycle tracking
Manage 3rd party vendors and service providers
Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, aerospace, and local regulatory requirements
Support potential customer audits and government inspections
Own facilities operating budget and capital expenditure planning
Develop ROI-driven proposals for expansions and infrastructure upgrades
Build and manage a high-performing facilities and site services team
Establish scalable processes suitable for a rapidly growing company