Earth Observant Inc.
What you will do
This role will play a key position in the development of our spacecraft design and operations. You will be involved in the entire development lifecycle, from design and analysis through hands‑on testing and operations on orbit, as well as the specification of ground stations and technical interactions with ground station hardware and service providers. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our mission to deliver high‑quality Earth imagery that benefits society. Your role involves a combination of deep technical expertise, systems‑level understanding and thinking, communication skills, and collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure the success of our space mission. This position also includes direct management of a small team. Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of RF communications systems for satellite missions, including space‑to‑ground and inter‑satellite links Define RF system‑level requirements, link budgets, and performance simulations across mission phases Complete vendor trade studies and own the selection, integration, and qualification of RF hardware (transceivers, antennas, amplifiers, duplexers, etc.); drive the development of any in‑house solutions or related hardware development Collaborate closely with systems, avionics, and software teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end communication integration Be the technical focal point on regulatory and licensing efforts (e.g., FCC, ITU filings) in coordination with legal/compliance teams Lead RF test planning and execution Manage a small technical team (1–2 engineers), including task prioritization and provision of guidance and feedback Support proposal writing, design reviews, and customer deliverables as the RF technical point of contact Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred 7+ years of experience in RF engineering, with at least 3 years of direct LEO satellite development and operations experience Deep understanding of antennas, RF propagation, modulation/demodulation, communication protocols and packet structures, and implementation within a transceiver and broader avionics architecture Proficient in Python Strong knowledge of ITU, FCC, and other spectrum regulatory frameworks Demonstrated experience leading within cross‑functional teams; ability to work both independently and as part of a team Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills Compensation
The salary range for this role is $170,000 – $220,000 per year, depending on previous experience. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Work Location
This is an onsite role to be located in Louisville, CO. Some travel may be required to Seattle, WA. Invitation for Job Applicants to Self‑Identify as a U.S. Veteran
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This role will play a key position in the development of our spacecraft design and operations. You will be involved in the entire development lifecycle, from design and analysis through hands‑on testing and operations on orbit, as well as the specification of ground stations and technical interactions with ground station hardware and service providers. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our mission to deliver high‑quality Earth imagery that benefits society. Your role involves a combination of deep technical expertise, systems‑level understanding and thinking, communication skills, and collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure the success of our space mission. This position also includes direct management of a small team. Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, design, and development of RF communications systems for satellite missions, including space‑to‑ground and inter‑satellite links Define RF system‑level requirements, link budgets, and performance simulations across mission phases Complete vendor trade studies and own the selection, integration, and qualification of RF hardware (transceivers, antennas, amplifiers, duplexers, etc.); drive the development of any in‑house solutions or related hardware development Collaborate closely with systems, avionics, and software teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end communication integration Be the technical focal point on regulatory and licensing efforts (e.g., FCC, ITU filings) in coordination with legal/compliance teams Lead RF test planning and execution Manage a small technical team (1–2 engineers), including task prioritization and provision of guidance and feedback Support proposal writing, design reviews, and customer deliverables as the RF technical point of contact Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred 7+ years of experience in RF engineering, with at least 3 years of direct LEO satellite development and operations experience Deep understanding of antennas, RF propagation, modulation/demodulation, communication protocols and packet structures, and implementation within a transceiver and broader avionics architecture Proficient in Python Strong knowledge of ITU, FCC, and other spectrum regulatory frameworks Demonstrated experience leading within cross‑functional teams; ability to work both independently and as part of a team Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills Compensation
The salary range for this role is $170,000 – $220,000 per year, depending on previous experience. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity. Work Location
This is an onsite role to be located in Louisville, CO. Some travel may be required to Seattle, WA. Invitation for Job Applicants to Self‑Identify as a U.S. Veteran
A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. I IDENTIFY AS ONE OR MORE OF THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PROTECTED VETERAN LISTED ABOVE I AM NOT A PROTECTED VETERAN I DON’T WISH TO ANSWER Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability
Voluntary Self‑Identification of Disability Form CC‑305 OMB Control Number 1250‑0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one whomakes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.
Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally) Blind or low vision Cancer (past or present) Cardiovascular or heart disease Celiac disease Cerebral palsy Deaf or serious difficulty hearing Diabetes Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders Epilepsy or other seizure disorder Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD Missing limbs or partially missing limbs Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities Partial or complete paralysis (any cause) Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema Please check one of the boxes below: YES, I HAVE A DISABILITY, OR HAVE HAD ONE IN THE PAST NO, I DO NOT HAVE A DISABILITY AND HAVE NOT HAD ONE IN THE PAST I DO NOT WANT TO ANSWER PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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