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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integration & Test Engineer - **Company:** Cowboy Space Corp. - **Location:** San Carlos, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Signal Integrity, Systems Integration, Scripting, Lidar - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-integration-test-engineer-cowboy-space-corp-8295578 ## About the Role * Experience with integration, test, or validation of hardware systems * Strong hands-on experience with test automation, instrumentation, and lab equipment * Experience building test setups: fixtures, harnessing, racks, and data acquisition systems * Background in avionics board-level testing and debugging (power, signal integrity, communications) * Familiarity with scripting (Python or similar) for test automation * Experience with RF, sensors, LiDAR, or avionics systems is a plus * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interface control documents * Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership, * Experience supporting complex hardware or engineering programs * Background in high-growth or deeply technical organizations * Experience managing high-value spend portfolios or vendor-owned inventory agreements * Familiarity with automation tools or process optimization within procurement workflows * Prior experience in aerospace, space, or other frontier technology industries * Background in environmental testing methods including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and EMI/EMC. ## Description We're looking for an Senior Integration & Test Engineer to own the end-to-end validation of our hardware systems. You will be responsible for bringing up, integrating, and testing complex electro-mechanical and avionics systems-ensuring they perform reliably in mission-critical environments. This role is highly hands-on and cross-functional, working closely with hardware, avionics, and software teams to take systems from prototype through flight readiness. 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