Spacecraft Engineers (Senior or Principal)

We are a venture-backed space startup led by former SpaceX engineers, operating in stealth. We are working on a highly ambitious, inspiring mission to enable the peaceful exploration of space. With a global mindset from day one, we have operations in both the US and Europe, with our US headquarters in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and our European HQ in Paris, France.

Role Description

We are looking for doers who are ready to take significant technical ownership from day one. We are hiring experienced, senior- or principal-level spacecraft engineers across the following domains:

• RF / Communications
• Propulsion
• Structures & Mechanisms

We welcome both individual contributors and those looking to lead others while remaining hands-on. Roles are full-time and on-site in Long Beach, CA; Seattle, WA; or Paris, France. Hybrid is possible during a relocation transition.

Qualifications

We are flexible on the specific detailed qualifications. We care more about mindset, what you’ve built, and how quickly you can learn.

Must Haves

• Experience developing hardware and/or software that has successfully operated in space.
• Experience with end-to-end execution of the full product lifecycle of spacecraft systems: design, build, test, and flight.
• Experience working across disciplines and making system-level technical tradeoffs.
• Ability to work well on a team, make hard decisions, operate with a strong sense of ownership, think creatively to break through barriers, and execute quickly.

Nice to Haves

• Experience operating in the NewSpace environment.
• Experience working in a startup environment.
• Experience working in a small, highly autonomous engineering team.
• Experience with rapid hardware development and iterative testing.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a technical or scientific field.

Irrelevant

• Years of experience. Some people do more in 5 years than others do in 20.
• Previous job title or what college you went to.
• Prestige of previous employers. We care about what you actually did there.

Work Authorization

U.S. Roles:

Must be authorized to work in the United States and be a U.S. Person as defined by applicable U.S. export control regulations. Work visa sponsorship is not available.

France Roles:

Must be authorized to work in France or be eligible to obtain French work authorization. Work permits for non-EU nationals may be available for qualified candidates. Certain positions may be subject to applicable French, EU, and/or U.S. export control requirements.