Facilities Manager at Cowboy Space Corp. in Washington, DC

Job description

About Cowboy Space Corp: Mission Cowboy Space Corporation is solving the global energy crisis by building the infrastructure for abundant, resilient space-based solar energy. We are tackling one of humanity's most complex engineering challenges with a world-class team dedicated to delivering a revolutionary power platform. Cowboy Space Corporation is transforming how civilization powers, computes and connects - from orbit to Earth. Background Cowboy Space Corporation is building the infrastructure to power and connect the orbital economy. Our modular, scalable satellites collect sunlight in Low Earth Orbit to enable multiple integrated applications: transmitting energy via infrared lasers (space-to-earth and space-to-space), powering on-orbit high-performance computing clusters (GPU/TPU), and providing secure, high bandwidth optical data transport. Current energy and data systems rely on complex logistics and outdated infrastructure. Cowboy Space Corporation overcomes these challenges by enabling direct, on-demand, secure, and scalable energy distribution and data processing from space. This will revolutionize how we operate in orbit and on Earth, supporting the rapidly expanding space industrial base, ISAM (In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing) operations, remote regions, and military bases. Baiju Bhatt founded Cowboy Space Corporation in 2024. Inspired by his father's work with NASA Langley Research Center, Baiju earned his B.S. in Physics and M.S. in Mathematics at Stanford before co-founding Robinhood, now a public company that has helped over 20 million Americans access the financial system. Cowboy Space Corporation has raised ~$365 million from Index Ventures, Interlagos, Construct Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, and others. This is an ambitious mission that demands extraordinary talent. Cowboy Space Corporation's team has worked at places like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Stoke Space, Astranis and NASA. If you're ready to solve complex technical challenges and help build the most important energy company in the world, we want to hear from you. The Role We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at our new Kent-based facility. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our manufacturing and engineering spaces, supporting rapid growth while maintaining the high standards required for aerospace hardware development. This role is ideal for someone who excels at building and maintaining world-class facilities, enjoys problem-solving in dynamic environments, and takes pride in creating spaces where engineering teams can do their best work. Responsibilities • Oversee all facility operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems maintenance • Manage vendor relationships for maintenance, security, janitorial, and specialized services • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA, fire codes, and environmental standards • Lead facility security programs including access control, surveillance systems, and emergency response protocols • Plan and execute facility modifications, buildouts, and capital improvement projects • Develop and manage the facilities budget, tracking expenses and identifying cost optimization opportunities • Coordinate with engineering teams to support cleanroom, lab, and production environment requirements • Manage space planning and workplace configuration to support team growth and operational needs Basic Qualifications • Must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) • 7+ years of experience in facilities management, building operations, or related field • Demonstrated experience managing complex building systems (HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety) • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, building codes, and workplace safety requirements • Experien