Senior Satellite Design Engineer
🚀 Senior Satellite Design Engineer | SpinLaunchU.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required (ITAR compliance)Join and help redefine the future of satellite communications.SpinLaunch is building Meridian, a next-generation broadband satellite constellation utilizing breakthrough antenna technology and innovative satellite architectures to reshape global connectivity. We are looking for a Senior Satellite Design Engineer to own the satellite design process from architecture through production and help scale a rapidly growing engineering organization.📍 LocationLong Beach, California (On-site – 5 days/week)Relocation support available💰 CompensationBase Salary: $140K+Competitive Equity PackageFull-Time Position🌍 About the RoleThis is a rare opportunity to join a high-impact new-space company as a key technical leader shaping the future of the Meridian satellite constellation. You will take ownership of satellite-level architecture, manufacturing strategy, qualification processes, and deployment planning while working closely with leadership, vendors, and engineering teams.We are looking for someone who has successfully contributed to modern satellite constellation programs and understands how to take satellites from concept through build, testing, qualification, and production scaling.🔧 ResponsibilitiesOwn and finalize the full satellite design for the Meridian constellationLead architecture trade studies, cost optimization, vendor selection, and risk mitigationDefine manufacturing, qualification, and testing strategies for scalable productionDrive technical execution across power, thermal, avionics, structures, and communications subsystemsAdapt satellite architectures around proprietary payload and antenna technologiesProvide technical direction to engineering teams, subcontractors, and vendorsSupport program execution from design through manufacturing and deploymentHelp establish scalable satellite production methodologies for future growth✅ Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in satellite systems design/developmentExperience working on LEO constellation or modern smallsat programsStrong systems-level understanding across:Power SystemsThermal SystemsStructuresAvionicsCommunications/RF SystemsExperience taking satellites from design into build, test, qualification, or production scalingLeadership experience on at least one satellite programProficiency in MATLAB, Python, Excel, or similar modeling toolsBachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field🌟 Preferred BackgroundIdeal candidates may come from organizations such as:SpaceX / StarlinkOneWebRocket LabPlanet LabsBlue OriginAstranisTerran OrbitalLoft OrbitalYork Space SystemsCandidates with strong commercial new-space experience and high-volume satellite manufacturing backgrounds are highly preferred.⚠️ Additional RequirementsMust be able to work on-site in Long Beach, CARelocation support availableVisa sponsorship unavailable🎯 Why Join SpinLaunch?Work on revolutionary satellite technologies and architecturesJoin a fast-growing, high-impact engineering teamOpportunity to grow from individual contributor into technical leadershipDirect influence on next-generation global connectivity infrastructureCompetitive compensation + meaningful equity upsideSatellite Systems Engineer, Space Systems Engineer, Spacecraft Systems Engineer, LEO Constellation, Smallsat, Satellite Manufacturing, Satellite Qualification, Spacecraft Integration, RF Communications, Payload Integration, MATLAB, Python, Production Scaling, Satellite Architecture, Satellite Deployment, Starlink, SpaceX, OneWeb, Planet Labs, Rocket Lab