Solar Technician

Cowboy Space • Kent, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Cowboy Space Corporation is seeking a Solar Technician to operate and maintain solar development and manufacturing equipment. Reporting to the Director of Satellite Engineering, the technician will iterate manufacturing processes to support the development and production of space-grade solar arrays. The role is based in Kent, Washington, and is suited to someone organized, intentional, and resourceful.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to organize test plans and draft them from a blank page.
• Operational communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s 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.

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 to support iterative process optimization.
• Assist with solar array integration and other satellite testing needs.

Benefits

• Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed