{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1f4b2d956f8998df4a55c685","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1f4b2d956f8998df4a55c685","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1f4b2d956f8998df4a55c685","title":"Space Systems Engineer","description":"Array Labs builds advanced radar systems to help humanity understand and respond to changes across the physical world.\nWe’re launching a coordinated fleet of radar satellites to create a high-resolution 3D map of the Earth – updated in real time – enabling faster, smarter decision‐making for government and commercial organizations. Our fleet will deliver unprecedented levels of accuracy, coverage, and responsiveness to power critical insights precisely where they’re needed most, supporting disaster response, infrastructure resilience, and mission‑critical geopolitical intelligence.\nAbout the Job We’re seeking an experienced Space Systems Engineer to join our team as we move from prototypes into proliferated systems. You’ll have the opportunity to influence every aspect of the design – from radar payloads to mass‑manufactured formation flying radar satellites – delivering cutting‑edge solutions for dozens of critical mission sets.\nYou’ll bring rigorous first‑principles engineering judgement to problems spanning the entire system. We value rapid testing and iteration over protracted analysis and formal verification: you’ll own the interface rather than updating the document. You will be at the center of how we design, build, and test our systems from early concepts through on‑orbit operations.\nResponsibilities Shape and own interfaces across mechanical, electrical, RF, and data domains\nLead system design reviews and support program‑level technical reviews across the product lifecycle\nWork with domain experts to create functional and environmental test strategies to validate spacecraft and subsystem performance early in the design lifecycle\nOwn, model, and monitor system budgets including power, heat, data, pointing, momentum\nDocument and communicate component‑level specifications to clarify performance thresholds and ensure system performance\nManage technical relationships with hardware suppliers and customers, ensuring clear interface ownership throughout\nDrive trade studies and future architectures including component selection, parameter sweeps, and performance modeling\nGuide radar payload customer conversations from concept studies through delivery\nProvide technical support for regulatory filings (NOAA, FCC, and EAR/ITAR)\nDevelop and maintain risk mitigation strategies; support non‑conformance and issue tracking for spacecraft hardware\nBasic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field\n3+ years of experience in spacecraft or complex aerospace systems engineering\nExperience working with and delivering space flight hardware\nDemonstrated experience owning system‑level requirements and interface definitions\nStrong understanding of spacecraft and payload subsystems\nFamiliarity with radar or RF payload systems\nExperience supporting hardware integration and test campaigns\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both internal teams and external technical stakeholders\nAbility to work in a fast‑paced, resource‑constrained startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy\nPreferred Skills & Experience Experience on console operating spacecraft in LEO\nExperience with serial manufacturing and/or operation of spacecraft (at LEO constellation or fleet management scale)\nFamiliarity with spacecraft system‑level fault and reliability analysis (fishbones, FDIR, fault tolerance, root cause)\nFamiliarity with software development or extensive scripting in python\nExperience with SAR instruments, or earth imaging sensors\nExpertise in the development of at least one spacecraft subsystem (e.g., Power, Comms, GN&C, Mechanical, Electrical)\nPrior vendor management or customer‑facing technical interface experience in an aerospace or defense context\nWorking knowledge of link budgets and radar range equations\nExperience with orbital analysis and mission modeling tools (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer, or equivalent)\nBackground in EO/SAR mission planning or ground segment operations\nFamiliarity with U.S. commercial remote sensing regulations (NOAA), FCC spectrum licensing processes, and export control frameworks (EAR/ITAR)\n$150,000 - $250,000 a year\nCompensation & Benefits Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple: find uncommonly good people and pay them uncommonly well.\nWe offer high flexibility between salary and equity‑based compensation. Candidates who make it through the full interview process can choose from three compensation mixes: low, medium, or high equity. Equity is a significant component of total compensation, and we aim to provide meaningful ownership for this role.\nFull‑time employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, commuter benefits, and more.\nFinal offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.\nInterview Process We conduct our interviews via Google Meet with the potential for an onsite visit. We aim to make the experience as smooth and transparent as possible, and you can typically expect the full process to take around 3–5 weeks from start to finish.\nWhy Join Array Labs? Array Labs is launching a constellation of satellites to create the first high‑resolution, real‑time, three‑dimensional model of Earth. Our next‑generation satellite technology will offer image quality many times greater than traditional techniques, profoundly expanding humanity’s ability to understand and respond to events on a global scale.\nWe’re solving one of the hardest sensing problems in the world—from space. Our team is mission‑driven, highly technical, and deeply collaborative. Our chief focus is to build the systems and practices that help a deep‑tech company grow from early stage to industry‑defining. If you’re excited to help shape this effort, we’d love to hear from you.\nITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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You will be at the center of how we design, build, and test our systems from early concepts through on‑orbit operations.\nResponsibilities Shape and own interfaces across mechanical, electrical, RF, and data domains\nLead system design reviews and support program‑level technical reviews across the product lifecycle\nWork with domain experts to create functional and environmental test strategies to validate spacecraft and subsystem performance early in the design lifecycle\nOwn, model, and monitor system budgets including power, heat, data, pointing, momentum\nDocument and communicate component‑level specifications to clarify performance thresholds and ensure system performance\nManage technical relationships with hardware suppliers and customers, ensuring clear interface ownership throughout\nDrive trade studies and future architectures including component selection, parameter sweeps, and performance modeling\nGuide radar payload customer conversations from concept studies through delivery\nProvide technical support for regulatory filings (NOAA, FCC, and EAR/ITAR)\nDevelop and maintain risk mitigation strategies; support non‑conformance and issue tracking for spacecraft hardware\nBasic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field\n3+ years of experience in spacecraft or complex aerospace systems engineering\nExperience working with and delivering space flight hardware\nDemonstrated experience owning system‑level requirements and interface definitions\nStrong understanding of spacecraft and payload subsystems\nFamiliarity with radar or RF payload systems\nExperience supporting hardware integration and test campaigns\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both internal teams and external technical stakeholders\nAbility to work in a fast‑paced, resource‑constrained startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy\nPreferred Skills & Experience Experience on console operating spacecraft in LEO\nExperience with serial manufacturing and/or operation of spacecraft (at LEO constellation or fleet management scale)\nFamiliarity with spacecraft system‑level fault and reliability analysis (fishbones, FDIR, fault tolerance, root cause)\nFamiliarity with software development or extensive scripting in python\nExperience with SAR instruments, or earth imaging sensors\nExpertise in the development of at least one spacecraft subsystem (e.g., Power, Comms, GN&C, Mechanical, Electrical)\nPrior vendor management or customer‑facing technical interface experience in an aerospace or defense context\nWorking knowledge of link budgets and radar range equations\nExperience with orbital analysis and mission modeling tools (e.g., STK, FreeFlyer, or equivalent)\nBackground in EO/SAR mission planning or ground segment operations\nFamiliarity with U.S. commercial remote sensing regulations (NOAA), FCC spectrum licensing processes, and export control frameworks (EAR/ITAR)\n$150,000 - $250,000 a year\nCompensation & Benefits Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple: find uncommonly good people and pay them uncommonly well.\nWe offer high flexibility between salary and equity‑based compensation. 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Our next‑generation satellite technology will offer image quality many times greater than traditional techniques, profoundly expanding humanity’s ability to understand and respond to events on a global scale.\nWe’re solving one of the hardest sensing problems in the world—from space. Our team is mission‑driven, highly technical, and deeply collaborative. Our chief focus is to build the systems and practices that help a deep‑tech company grow from early stage to industry‑defining. If you’re excited to help shape this effort, we’d love to hear from you.\nITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.\nEqual Opportunity Employer Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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