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Payload jobs

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Electronics Engineering Manager, Radar Payload Team Seen this week

ICEYE · Espoo · Payload

Electronics Engineer, Radar Payload Team Seen this week

ICEYE · Espoo · Payload

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Abu Dhabi Seen this week

ICEYE · United Arab Emirates · PayloadYou will operationalize ICEYE's SAR satellite imagery for defense and intelligence missions, training analysts on tactical applications, configuring automated detection workflows, and translating raw data into actionable intelligence for maritime and land domains.Hybrid

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Berlin Seen this week

ICEYE · Berlin · PayloadOperationalize ICEYE's SAR satellite intelligence for defense and intelligence missions. You'll configure automated detection workflows, train analysts on SAR imagery interpretation, and embed with military operators to translate raw radar data into actionable tactical intelligence across maritime and land domains.Hybrid

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Espoo Seen this week

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadYou'll embed with defense and intelligence customers to operationalize ICEYE's SAR satellite imagery for tactical missions. Configure detection workflows, train analysts on maritime and land domain awareness, and develop Python automation that translates raw radar data into actionable intelligence.Hybrid

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Greece Seen this week

ICEYE · Athens · PayloadYou'll operationalize ICEYE's SAR satellite imagery for defense and intelligence customers, configuring detection workflows and training analysts to extract tactical value from earth observation data. Embedded with military operators, you'll translate raw SAR into actionable intelligence for maritime and land domains.Hybrid

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Poland Seen this week

ICEYE · Lisbon · PayloadYou'll operationalize ICEYE's SAR satellite imagery for defense and intelligence customers, configuring automated detection workflows and translating raw data into actionable intelligence. Embedded with analysts and military operators, you'll deliver tactical advantage in maritime and land domains through training, custom geospatial automation, and real-time analytical support.Hybrid

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Portugal Seen this week

ICEYE · Warsaw · PayloadYou'll operationalize ICEYE's SAR satellite imagery for defense and intelligence customers, configuring automated detection workflows and training analysts to extract tactical value from radar data. Embedded with military operators across maritime and land domains, you'll translate raw SAR into actionable intelligence.Hybrid

RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team Seen this week

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadYou will maintain and evolve RF hardware systems for ICEYE's world-leading SAR satellite constellation, performing hands-on lab testing, circuit simulation, and PCB design for X-band and above. Work closely with senior engineers to design, validate, and improve radar payloads that enable high-resolution Earth observation.Hybrid

SAR Launch Specialist Seen this week

ICEYE · Espoo · Payload

Senior Electronics Engineer, Radar Payload Team Seen this week

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadYou'll design board-level electronic systems, RF boards, and power and control circuits for ICEYE's satellite radar payloads. You'll test and validate designs, troubleshoot issues from development through in-orbit operations, and lead technical initiatives across RF, mechanical, and software teams.On site

Senior RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team Seen this week

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadOwn end-to-end RF hardware development for ICEYE's SAR radar payloads, covering Tx/Rx, front-end, frequency conversion and LO stages. You'll design, simulate and lab-test RF circuits at X-band and above, review PCB layouts, and drive verification through to flight-ready hardware.Hybrid

RF SIGINT Technical Analyst Seen this week

Vantor · Reston, VA · Payload

Computer Vision Engineer III - Optics Engineer Seen this week

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · Payload

Senior Thermal Engineer – Payload Systems Seen this week

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Payload

Senior Payload Engineer Seen this week

ReOrbit · Helsinki, FI · Payload

Senior Digital Comms Payload Engineer Seen this week

Open Cosmos · Didcot, GB · Payload

Electro-Optical Engineer (All levels) Seen this week

Impulse Space · Redondo Beach · Payload

Electro-Optical Engineer II Seen this week

True Anomaly · Denver, CO · PayloadYou will design, model, and characterize advanced imaging and sensing payloads for spacecraft from concept through fielding. You'll develop end-to-end performance models, execute bench-level testing, and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and software teams on hardware that ships to space.$95,000 to $155,000 per yearOn site

Engineering Manager, Electro-Optical Systems Seen this week

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · PayloadOwn the technical direction and lead a team building electro-optical payloads for autonomous orbital vehicles, including seekers, rendezvous sensors, LiDAR, and hyperspectral systems. You'll drive end-to-end development from requirements through on-orbit deployment, working across design, integration, and test.$190,000 to $295,000 per yearOn site

Senior Electrical Engineer, Imager Seen this week

True Anomaly · Denver, CO +1 more · PayloadOwn the full signal chain of visible, near-IR, and infrared imaging payloads for autonomous spacecraft. You will lead focal plane array design, detector readout electronics, and electro-optical system characterization from concept through on-orbit commissioning.$150,000 to $220,000 per yearOn site

Payload Systems Engineer Seen this week

Tomorrow.io · Golden, Colorado, United States · PayloadYou will lead the development, integration, and verification of satellite payloads for a weather observation constellation. Translate mission objectives into technical requirements, manage system performance, and coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high reliability and data quality.On site

Radar Engineer Seen this week

Tomorrow.io · Golden, Colorado, United States · Payload

Payload Systems Engineer Seen this week

Stratolaunch · Mojave, CA · PayloadYou will oversee payload mechanical, structural, and materials requirements for Stratolaunch's Talon-A air-launched hypersonic testbed. Work with integration engineers, test teams, and customers to define and execute payload integration, testing, and data collection activities that validate system performance.$120,500 to $158,000 per yearOn site

High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Seen this week

SpaceX · Redmond, WA · PayloadDesign cutting-edge electro-optical and RF integrated circuits that power Starlink's satellite broadband network. You'll develop silicon photonics and analog/mixed-signal circuits for high-speed optical links serving millions of users globally.$125,000 to $145,000 per yearOn site

Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Optical Payloads) Seen this week

SpaceX · Redmond, WA · PayloadBuild test automation and software systems that verify Starlink satellite hardware and flight components. You will develop modular Python and C/C++ tools for manufacturing verification, hardware-in-the-loop simulation, and continuous integration across SpaceX's optical payload integration pipeline.$125,000 to $145,000 per yearOn site

Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Seen this week

SpaceX · Redmond, WA · PayloadDesign cutting-edge silicon photonics and electro-optical integrated circuits powering Starlink's global satellite constellation. You'll develop next-generation PIC/EIC building blocks for high-speed optical links deployed in space and ground infrastructure.$160,000 to $225,000 per yearOn site

Senior Scientist II/Principal (EO/IR Image Analysis) Seen this week

Rocket Lab · Tucson, AZ · PayloadDevelop and optimize algorithms for electro-optical and infrared sensors, focusing on image processing and pattern recognition for next-generation space payloads. You'll build modeling libraries, analyze complex EO/IR datasets, and support operational programs serving DoD and Intelligence Community customers.On site

Staff Communications Payload Lead Engineer Seen this week

Relativity Space · Long Beach, California · PayloadOwn the architecture and full lifecycle delivery of a next-generation communications and compute payload for deep space science missions. You'll lead a small team of subject matter experts through rapid prototyping, testing, and integration in a fast-paced iterative environment.$167,000 to $251,000 per yearOn site

Senior Program Manager, EO/IR Seen this week

Muon Space · San Jose, CA +1 more · PayloadOwn end-to-end delivery of Muon's next-generation infrared satellite program, from preliminary design through on-orbit demonstration. You'll manage the integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and risk register while leading a multi-disciplinary internal team and critical-path vendors for focal plane arrays, coolers, and optics.$131,000 to $198,000 per yearHybrid

Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Seen this week

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadManage payload integration across K2's high-power satellite platforms from proposal through on-orbit commissioning. You'll lead customer engagements, define mechanical and electrical interfaces, and coordinate testing across vehicle engineering, avionics, software, and thermal teams.$100,000 to $135,000 per yearOn site

Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI) Seen this week

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadYou'll manage payload integration across K2's largest satellites from proposal through on-orbit operations, leading technical discussions with National Security customers and coordinating mechanical, electrical, software, and power interfaces across vehicle engineering, avionics, and test teams.$100,000 to $135,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Seen this week

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadYou'll own payload integration across K2's high-power satellite platform lifecycle, from proposal through on-orbit operations. Serve as the primary technical interface with commercial customers, define payload interfaces, and lead design reviews and verification testing.$135,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI) Seen this week

K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · PayloadYou'll manage payload integration across the full satellite lifecycle, from proposals through on-orbit commissioning. Lead technical discussions with National Security customers, define mechanical and electrical interfaces, and oversee verification testing for K2's largest spacecraft.$135,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Staff Electro-Optical Payload Engineer Seen this week

BlackSky · Tukwila, WA +1 more · PayloadDesign, test and integrate electro-optical payloads for BlackSky's real-time intelligence satellites. You will architect new EO concepts, build test facilities, validate payloads through on-orbit commissioning, and optimize imaging performance across the satellite lifetime.$155,000 to $180,000 per yearHybrid

GNSS Navigation and Estimation Engineer Seen this week

Albedo Space · Broomfield, CO · PayloadYou will design and own a real-time onboard orbit estimator for VLEO spacecraft, implementing EKF filtering, dynamic force modeling, and GNSS measurement processing. Build flight software and ground validation infrastructure for Albedo's next-generation VLEO buses.$130,000 to $155,000 per yearOn site

GNSS Engineer Seen this week

Xona Space · London, England · Payload

GNSS Engineer Seen this week

Xona Space · Burlingame, California · Payload

Sr. GNSS Receiver Engineer Seen this week

Xona Space · Burlingame, California · Payload