Head of Facilities The RoleWe 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.
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
Basic Qualifications- 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.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range for this position is
$220,000 - $260,000 annually.
The actual base salary offered will depend on factors such as job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.- Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.
- Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 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
ITAR Requirements- Export Control Requirement: 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. Learn more about ITAR here.
DisclaimerThis job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Cowboy Space Corp.'s discretion.
