As a Senior Systems Operations Engineer at Spire, you will be responsible for ensuring that on-orbit mission operations meet and sustain technical and service-level objectives. You will serve as the technical link between the development and operations phases of the mission lifecycle, ensuring that the constellation behaves as expected and that any deviations are rapidly understood, assessed, and resolved with sound engineering judgment.  

This role is central to Spire’s strategy to deliver scalable, reliable, and technically assured services using model-based engineering and validated asset profiles. Your work will ensure that decisions affecting constellation performance are made with technical insight.  

Role Responsibilities:  

• Own the technical quality of mission operations during the on-orbit service period, ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are well defined, monitored, and maintained. 
• Assess and design strategies to address underperformance, providing detailed technical insight and coordinating resolution strategies in collaboration with Systems Engineering, Mission Design, and SRE. 
• Define and manage the high-level structure and performance requirements of asset profiles, ensuring they accurately represent mission needs and provide a clear basis for verification. Work with System Owners and SMEs to ensure subsystem capabilities are properly characterised, and with SREs to ensure ongoing validation of in-orbit performance. 
• Bridge the gap between Systems Engineering, Mission Design, Program Management, Customer Service, and SRE by providing technical leadership during the mission service period. Define the tooling and functional monitoring needs that enable the SRE team to maintain constellation health and respond effectively to deviations. 
• Support SRE, Platform, and Customer Service leads in triaging constellation or satellite issues that deviate from nominal asset profile definitions, ensuring escalation paths and responses are technically justified. 
• Act as a technical reviewer and contributor during Mission Readiness Review (MRR) and pre-launch handover, ensuring operational teams are equipped with validated, well-understood assets and clearly defined expectations for mission performance. 
• Identify operational risks and propose mitigations related to in-orbit performance, platform limitations, or evolving CONOPS. 
• Ensure technical consistency and justification for on-orbit changes such as mode transitions, re-tasking, or adjustments to duty cycles or resource allocations. Lead the rollout of complex fleet-wide changes when CONOPS are being updated, ensuring risks and dependencies are managed. 
• Collaborate across SRE, Platform, and Systems teams to codify lessons learned into reusable operational standards, documentation, and improved design practices for future missions. 
• Derive and maintain Operational Requirements by helping project teams translate mission and system-level requirements into operational-level non-functional requirements (SLOs, latency, freshness, availability), with verification methods and traceability. 
• Support configuration control during service, helping manage the versioned operational baseline (limits, parameters, tasking configurations) and working with SREs, System Owners, and Customer Service to prevent configuration drift across the fleet. 
• Support the definition and coverage of FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) logic, ensuring coverage against top failure modes and reducing residual operational risk over time. 

Basic Qualifications:  

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical discipline. 
• 3+ years of experience in system performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and anomaly resolution. 
• Solid understanding of space system behaviour on orbit, including thermal dynamics, power management, RF communications, and tasking impacts. 
• Ability to translate system-level engineering context into clear operational guidance and tooling requirements. 
• Familiarity with SLA-driven architectures, system observability, and mission assurance principles. 
• Clear communication skills to align stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customer delivery. 
• Familiarity with software tools and frameworks used in operations, including strong Python, SQL skills and GitHub-based workflows. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting operations of multi-satellite constellations. 
• Knowledge of asset profiling approaches and system models (including fault profiles, mode transitions, and performance boundaries). 
• Understanding of ground-segment tooling, SRE practices, or telemetry/telecommand systems. 
• Experience working with cross-functional, multi-time zone teams across engineering and operations. 
• Background in satellite mission design, including the transition from development to operations. _LI-MK1

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _LI-MK1

As a Senior Systems Operations Engineer at Spire, you will be responsible for ensuring that on-orbit mission operations meet and sustain technical and service-level objectives. You will serve as the technical link between the development and operations phases of the mission lifecycle, ensuring that the constellation behaves as expected and that any deviations are rapidly understood, assessed, and resolved with sound engineering judgment.  

This role is central to Spire’s strategy to deliver scalable, reliable, and technically assured services using model-based engineering and validated asset profiles. Your work will ensure that decisions affecting constellation performance are made with technical insight.  

Role Responsibilities:  

• Own the technical quality of mission operations during the on-orbit service period, ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are well defined, monitored, and maintained. 
• Assess and design strategies to address underperformance, providing detailed technical insight and coordinating resolution strategies in collaboration with Systems Engineering, Mission Design, and SRE. 
• Define and manage the high-level structure and performance requirements of asset profiles, ensuring they accurately represent mission needs and provide a clear basis for verification. Work with System Owners and SMEs to ensure subsystem capabilities are properly characterised, and with SREs to ensure ongoing validation of in-orbit performance. 
• Bridge the gap between Systems Engineering, Mission Design, Program Management, Customer Service, and SRE by providing technical leadership during the mission service period. Define the tooling and functional monitoring needs that enable the SRE team to maintain constellation health and respond effectively to deviations. 
• Support SRE, Platform, and Customer Service leads in triaging constellation or satellite issues that deviate from nominal asset profile definitions, ensuring escalation paths and responses are technically justified. 
• Act as a technical reviewer and contributor during Mission Readiness Review (MRR) and pre-launch handover, ensuring operational teams are equipped with validated, well-understood assets and clearly defined expectations for mission performance. 
• Identify operational risks and propose mitigations related to in-orbit performance, platform limitations, or evolving CONOPS. 
• Ensure technical consistency and justification for on-orbit changes such as mode transitions, re-tasking, or adjustments to duty cycles or resource allocations. Lead the rollout of complex fleet-wide changes when CONOPS are being updated, ensuring risks and dependencies are managed. 
• Collaborate across SRE, Platform, and Systems teams to codify lessons learned into reusable operational standards, documentation, and improved design practices for future missions. 
• Derive and maintain Operational Requirements by helping project teams translate mission and system-level requirements into operational-level non-functional requirements (SLOs, latency, freshness, availability), with verification methods and traceability. 
• Support configuration control during service, helping manage the versioned operational baseline (limits, parameters, tasking configurations) and working with SREs, System Owners, and Customer Service to prevent configuration drift across the fleet. 
• Support the definition and coverage of FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) logic, ensuring coverage against top failure modes and reducing residual operational risk over time. 

Basic Qualifications:  

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical discipline. 
• 3+ years of experience in system performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and anomaly resolution. 
• Solid understanding of space system behaviour on orbit, including thermal dynamics, power management, RF communications, and tasking impacts. 
• Ability to translate system-level engineering context into clear operational guidance and tooling requirements. 
• Familiarity with SLA-driven architectures, system observability, and mission assurance principles. 
• Clear communication skills to align stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customer delivery. 
• Familiarity with software tools and frameworks used in operations, including strong Python, SQL skills and GitHub-based workflows. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting operations of multi-satellite constellations. 
• Knowledge of asset profiling approaches and system models (including fault profiles, mode transitions, and performance boundaries). 
• Understanding of ground-segment tooling, SRE practices, or telemetry/telecommand systems. 
• Experience working with cross-functional, multi-time zone teams across engineering and operations. 
• Background in satellite mission design, including the transition from development to operations. _LI-MK1

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _LI-MK1

As Salesforce Administrator & Developer at Spire, you will own the technical foundation and day-to-day administration of our CRM ecosystem (Salesforce & HubSpot). You will be a key driver of our Go-To-Market Operations excellence, ensuring that our CRM and marketing automation ecosystem (Salesforce & HubSpot) operates seamlessly, efficiently, and in full alignment with our revenue strategy. 

This is a technical-first role focused on Salesforce administration, development, integrations, and system architecture, bridging complex business requirements with scalable and future-proof technical solutions while ensuring strong usability and user adoption across Sales and Marketing teams. 

You will play a key role in addressing current system challenges including integration complexity, data structure optimization, workflow scalability, and platform stability, enabling a robust and scalable Go-To-Market technology stack. 

You are a hands-on technical expert who can build, optimize, and maintain CRM systems end-to-end, with limited involvement in business process ownership or GTM strategy. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

PRIMARY — SALESFORCE SALES CLOUD ADMINISTRATION (~60% of role) 

• Own day-to-day Salesforce administration — user & permission management, configurations, data management and system health 

• Design and implement Automations using Salesforce Flow 

• Lead technical delivery of system improvements: scoping, building, testing, and deploying changes end-to-end 

• Manage Salesforce releases, sandbox environments, and deployment processes 

• Maintain data quality standards across Salesforce Sales Cloud and the connected HubSpot Marketing Hub deduplication, enrichment, and hygiene processes 

• Build and maintain dashboards and reports for Sales, Marketing, and Operations stakeholders in Salesforce 

• Provide L2 support and troubleshooting for CRM users across the organization 

SECONDAY — SALESFORCE DEVELOPMENT (~30% of role) 

• Develop and maintain Salesforce customizations using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components 

• Own integrations between Salesforce and connected systems (HubSpot, NetSuite, CPQ, enrichment tools), including architecture, build, testing, and maintenance 

SUPPORTING — BUSINESS ALIGNMENT (~10% of role) 

• Work with the GTM Operations Lead to translate business requirements into technical solutions 

• Support user training and enablement on system changes and new features 

• Contribute to GTM process improvements where technical implementation is required 

DESIRED SKILLSET

Required 

• Deep understanding of Salesforce core platform and architecture 

• 3–5 years of experience as Salesforce Administrator and Developer: user & permission management, data modeling, validation rules, Salesforce Flow 

• Proven Salesforce development experience: Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components 

• Salesforce Platform Administrator and Platform App Builder certifications required; Platform Developer I preferred 

• Proven experience with Salesforce integrations: REST/SOAP APIs, middleware tools (e.g., Celigo, MuleSoft, or similar) 

• Solid understanding of B2B funnel mechanics (lead generation, MQL/SQL, pipeline management) 

• Comfortable owning technical delivery end-to-end-architecture through deployment, not configuration support only 

• Strong analytical mindset: able to translate business requirements into clear technical designs 

• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations) 

• High attention to detail, structured way of working, and problem-solving mindset focused on scalability 

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, international environment 

• Fluent in English 

Nice to Have 

• Experience in HubSpot Marketing Hub administration: workflows, lead scoring and lead management, list management, campaign tracking, and Salesforce sync 

• Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Salesforce Reports & Dashboards at advanced level) 

• Exposure to compliance or regulated environments (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA) 

• Experience with CPQ tools 

• German language skills 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1

As Salesforce Administrator & Developer at Spire, you will own the technical foundation and day-to-day administration of our CRM ecosystem (Salesforce & HubSpot). You will be a key driver of our Go-To-Market Operations excellence, ensuring that our CRM and marketing automation ecosystem (Salesforce & HubSpot) operates seamlessly, efficiently, and in full alignment with our revenue strategy. 

This is a technical-first role focused on Salesforce administration, development, integrations, and system architecture, bridging complex business requirements with scalable and future-proof technical solutions while ensuring strong usability and user adoption across Sales and Marketing teams. 

You will play a key role in addressing current system challenges including integration complexity, data structure optimization, workflow scalability, and platform stability, enabling a robust and scalable Go-To-Market technology stack. 

You are a hands-on technical expert who can build, optimize, and maintain CRM systems end-to-end, with limited involvement in business process ownership or GTM strategy. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

PRIMARY — SALESFORCE SALES CLOUD ADMINISTRATION (~60% of role) 

• Own day-to-day Salesforce administration — user & permission management, configurations, data management and system health 

• Design and implement Automations using Salesforce Flow 

• Lead technical delivery of system improvements: scoping, building, testing, and deploying changes end-to-end 

• Manage Salesforce releases, sandbox environments, and deployment processes 

• Maintain data quality standards across Salesforce Sales Cloud and the connected HubSpot Marketing Hub deduplication, enrichment, and hygiene processes 

• Build and maintain dashboards and reports for Sales, Marketing, and Operations stakeholders in Salesforce 

• Provide L2 support and troubleshooting for CRM users across the organization 

SECONDAY — SALESFORCE DEVELOPMENT (~30% of role) 

• Develop and maintain Salesforce customizations using Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Web Components 

• Own integrations between Salesforce and connected systems (HubSpot, NetSuite, CPQ, enrichment tools), including architecture, build, testing, and maintenance 

SUPPORTING — BUSINESS ALIGNMENT (~10% of role) 

• Work with the GTM Operations Lead to translate business requirements into technical solutions 

• Support user training and enablement on system changes and new features 

• Contribute to GTM process improvements where technical implementation is required 

DESIRED SKILLSET

Required 

• Deep understanding of Salesforce core platform and architecture 

• 3–5 years of experience as Salesforce Administrator and Developer: user & permission management, data modeling, validation rules, Salesforce Flow 

• Proven Salesforce development experience: Apex, SOQL, Lightning Web Components 

• Salesforce Platform Administrator and Platform App Builder certifications required; Platform Developer I preferred 

• Proven experience with Salesforce integrations: REST/SOAP APIs, middleware tools (e.g., Celigo, MuleSoft, or similar) 

• Solid understanding of B2B funnel mechanics (lead generation, MQL/SQL, pipeline management) 

• Comfortable owning technical delivery end-to-end-architecture through deployment, not configuration support only 

• Strong analytical mindset: able to translate business requirements into clear technical designs 

• Experience working with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations) 

• High attention to detail, structured way of working, and problem-solving mindset focused on scalability 

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, international environment 

• Fluent in English 

Nice to Have 

• Experience in HubSpot Marketing Hub administration: workflows, lead scoring and lead management, list management, campaign tracking, and Salesforce sync 

• Familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Salesforce Reports & Dashboards at advanced level) 

• Exposure to compliance or regulated environments (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA) 

• Experience with CPQ tools 

• German language skills 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1

About Spire

Spire Global is a leading provider of space-based data, analytics, and services, helping organizations make better decisions with insights from our constellation of satellites. We are committed to operational excellence, compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of internal control.

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical outcome of complex space missions. During mission contracting and requirements development, you may work with the sales engineering org to ensure mission requirements are valid and mission scope is adequately defined. Systems Engineers translate higher level requirements down to lower-level requirements, consulting and collaborating with discipline team-leads and subject matter experts where necessary.  

You will be the overall technical lead responsible for "building the right thing" and "building it right". This will include the management of system requirements, technical budgets, and sub-system interfaces.  Your responsibility extends to ensuring there is sufficient verification and testing of the system, and you will take ownership of the technical performance outcomes for the mission. You will be the mission's technical lead for both Spire-internal and external (customer, contractor, etc) teams, working collaboratively with others to resolve technical discrepancies in requirements, specifications, or system performance. 

You will also act as the technical point of contact for Spire's global customers during mission development phases and through on-orbit validation of the space systems, working with Spire project and program managers to provide effective communication where required. 

Your knowledge and experience working across multiple technical disciplines will help you coordinate Spire's technical efforts to ensure ultimate mission success. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Take overall technical ownership of Spire Space and/or Ground Systems from technical development through on-orbit verification; ensure that we are "building the right thing" and “building it right”.
• Lead requirements management for a given mission or program - including development, validation, verification, and change management.
• Lead technical risk management for a given mission or program - including identification, qualification, mitigation, and resolution.
• Develop top-level requirements and then flow-down to lower-levels, consulting and collaborating with discipline team-leads and subject matter experts where necessary.
• Serve as the primary Spire technical POC to customers and contractors - communicating and advocating on behalf of internal technical teams where necessary.
• Serve as the customer's technical representative to Spire-internal teams - communicating and sometimes advocating for customer requirements, expectations, and experiences.
• Develop working knowledge of Spire's satellite platforms, operations systems, and payloads (both Spire and customer-developed) - including customer APIs and software service interfaces.
• Proactively communicate to program/project managers where changes in scope, requirements, expected system performance, or development outcomes impact the mission.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain mission documentation required to support programs or missions, including both internal and external (customer- or contractor-facing) documentation.
• Support the sales engineering team in the development of technical concepts and budgets, feasibility assessments, requirements, scope, and documentation needed during the sales cycle.

Basic Qualifications:

• BSc in Engineering, Computer Science, equivalent STEM-related subject, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in a technical engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Controls, RF Communications, etc) or as a systems engineer for complex integrated systems.
• Comprehensive understanding of space systems, concepts of operations, and remote systems operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a space systems engineer working across engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Controls, Radio/Comms, etc)
• Experience developing or integrating RF and optical payloads.
• Experience participating in architecture and design of digital systems including ground station networks, data distribution and data processing systems, and spacecraft data handling systems
• Experience coordinating or leading diverse technical teams spanning multiple engineering disciplines and time zones
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of cross-functional teams
• Strong comprehension skills to enable timely understanding of complex customer requirements and identification of thorough and sometimes unique solutions
• Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with a clear understanding of major mission design trades and scope drivers (power / payload duty cycle, communications systems / data budgets, ground stations, launch and environmental loads, EMI/EMC, thermal management, etc.)

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _#LI-MK1

About the Role

The Security Operations Engineer is responsible for operating the security controls that protect the company's enterprise, cloud, and mission systems, and technical response to security events across the environment. This role operates the day-to-day execution of detection, investigation, vulnerability management, and cloud security posture work, and serves as a hands-on technical authority across the security tooling stack. The Security Operations Engineer partners closely with IT, infrastructure, engineering, and product teams to reduce risk, shorten time-to-detect and time-to-respond, and ensure that security controls function reliably in regulated and non-regulated environments alike. This is a deeply technical role requiring strong engineering fundamentals, incident response experience, and the judgment to make sound security decisions under pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

Detection, Monitoring & Response

• Operate and continuously improve the company's Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, including log source onboarding, parser and normalization maintenance, detection content development, and alert tuning to minimize false positives while preserving coverage.
• Build and maintain detection rules mapped to adversary behaviors and develop corresponding response playbooks and automation.
• Serve as a first responder and technical liaison for security incidents, including triage, containment, forensic collection, root cause analysis, and post-incident review; coordinate with IT, engineering, and legal stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain incident response documentation, runbooks, and evidence-handling procedures suitable for regulated environments and contractual reporting obligations.

Vulnerability Management

• Operate the vulnerability management lifecycle across endpoints, servers, containers, and cloud workloads, including scanning cadence, finding validation, prioritization, remediation tracking, and exception governance.
• Partner with system owners and engineering teams to drive remediation within agreed service levels, and escalate aging or high-severity findings through defined risk channels.
• Produce vulnerability posture reporting and trend analysis for technical and leadership audiences.

Cloud Security Posture Management

• Operate Cloud Security Posture Management tooling across the company's cloud environments, including configuration baseline enforcement, drift detection, and continuous compliance monitoring against internal standards and applicable frameworks.
• Investigate misconfigurations and risky resource states, coordinate remediation with cloud and platform teams, and contribute guardrails and preventive controls where appropriate.

Endpoint Security

• Administer and tune endpoint detection and response (EDR) tooling across corporate and engineering fleets, including policy management, exclusion governance, telemetry quality, and response action workflows.
• Investigate endpoint alerts and suspicious activity, and coordinate containment, isolation, and recovery actions with IT.

Identity, Access & Secrets

• Support operational identity and access management activities, including privileged access monitoring, access review execution, anomaly investigation, and integration of identity telemetry into detection pipelines.
• Partner with IT and engineering on secrets management hygiene, including monitoring for leaked or misused secrets and supporting remediation workflows.

Threat Intelligence

• Consume, evaluate, and operationalize threat intelligence from commercial, open-source, and government sources; translate relevant intelligence into detections, hunts, and control recommendations.
• Conduct periodic threat hunting across available telemetry based on current intelligence and environmental risk.

Data Loss Prevention

As capacity allows, support Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tooling operations, including policy tuning, alert triage, and coordination with data owners on sensitive data handling concerns.

Security Tooling

• Act as a technical liaison for assigned security tools, including deployment, upgrade, integration, and health monitoring; author and maintain the integrations, scripts, and automation that connect security tooling into the broader engineering and IT ecosystem.
• Evaluate new security technologies through proof-of-concept exercises and provide technical input into procurement and platform strategy decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Five or more years of progressive hands-on experience in security operations, detection engineering, incident response, or a closely related technical security discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise operating a SIEM platform in production, including detection content authoring, data pipeline management, and tuning at scale.
• Proven incident response experience, including acting as a technical lead during material security events from initial triage through post-incident review.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud security in at least one major provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including native security services, identity constructs, and common misconfiguration patterns.
• Practical experience with vulnerability management tooling and remediation workflows across mixed environments.
• Solid scripting and automation skills in Python, PowerShell, or a comparable language, including integrating APIs across security and IT tools.
• Familiarity with common detection engineering practices, and established incident response frameworks.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly in writing and to translate security risk for non-security audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating in environments subject to NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or comparable regulated frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud, Microsoft 365 GCC High, or other sovereign cloud environments.
• Experience with EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint at enterprise scale.
• Experience with CSPM platforms such as Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Orca, or equivalents.
• Detection engineering experience using Sigma, KQL, SPL, or similar query and rule languages.
• Exposure to identity platforms such as Okta, Entra ID, or Ping, including their audit and telemetry surfaces.
• Industry certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GCED, OSCP, or equivalent technical credentials.
• Active US security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-DC1

About the Role:

The GRC Analyst, Federal & Customer Programs is responsible for the hands-on analysis, documentation, and operational execution of the company's security governance, risk, and compliance obligations. This role sits at the intersection of customer contracts, regulatory frameworks, and the company's security control environment — translating external requirements into clear, traceable internal commitments and evaluating how well current capabilities satisfy them. The GRC Analyst reviews incoming contractual security language, maps obligations to applicable frameworks and existing controls, produces compliance matrices and gap analyses, owns the operational risk assessment process, contributes to governance and policy lifecycle activities, and supports audit, assessment, and customer inquiry activities.

A meaningful portion of this role is dedicated to ongoing contract and requirements analysis as new programs are awarded and existing programs evolve. The GRC Analyst serves as the security function's primary reviewer of incoming contractual cybersecurity language and works directly with legal and sourcing on flow-down negotiation and redlines. Candidates who enjoy careful reading of contractual and regulatory text — and who want this to be a substantial part of their day-to-day work — will find this role a strong fit.

This is a detail-oriented, writing-intensive role requiring strong analytical judgment, fluency across multiple compliance frameworks, and the ability to work effectively with legal, sourcing, program management, engineering, and security operations stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract & Requirements Analysis

• Review customer contracts, statements of work, security annexes, CDRLs, data protection addenda, and flow-down clauses to identify cybersecurity, privacy, and information handling obligations applicable to the company.
• Extract and catalog specific security requirements from contractual language, and translate them into structured, testable statements suitable for traceability and control mapping.
• Compare identified requirements against the company's current product scope, control environment, and certification posture to determine where compliance is already met, partially met, or requires new implementation work.
• Produce gap analyses, compliance matrices, and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) artifacts that clearly communicate the state of compliance for a given contract, program, or system.
• Serve as the security function's primary point of contact for legal and sourcing during contract review, redline cycles, and flow-down negotiation, including review of subcontractor and supplier flow-down language.

Framework Mapping & Interpretation

• Maintain working proficiency across the frameworks relevant to the company's regulatory and contractual posture, including NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and applicable European frameworks such as NIS2 and GDPR.
• Map controls across frameworks to minimize duplicated work and enable consistent responses to overlapping requirements; contribute to a shared control inventory used by compliance, security, and program teams.
• Interpret framework language and authoritative guidance (NIST publications, DoD guidance, regulator FAQs) in the context of specific company systems and business scenarios and escalate ambiguity for formal risk decisions when appropriate.

Governance, Policy & ISMS Support

• Contribute to the maintenance of the company's Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation set, including keeping control descriptions, evidence references, and scope statements accurate and current.
• Support the policy and standard lifecycle, including periodic review cycles, version control, exception governance, and clarification of control owner accountability.
• Produce compliance posture reporting and audit readiness metrics for governance forums and leadership review, including framework coverage, finding aging, and remediation progress.

Deliverable Writing & Artifact Contribution

• Draft and revise compliance deliverables including System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), policy and standard content, control narratives, customer security questionnaire responses, and audit artifacts.
• Author clear, concise written responses to customer, auditor, and regulator inquiries, calibrated to the technical level of the audience and consistent with approved company positioning.

Risk Assessment & Treatment

• Own the operational risk assessment process and the supporting risk register, including conducting periodic and event-driven risk assessments, documenting current state, identifying deficiencies, and developing risk treatment recommendations.
• Route risk acceptance and exception decisions to the appropriate decision authority with the underlying analysis and documentation prepared for review; track decisions and ensure follow-through on conditions or expirations.
• Track open compliance findings and remediation activities, prepare status updates, and flag aging or high-severity items for escalation.

Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk

• Contribute to vendor and supplier security review activities, including evaluating vendor security questionnaires, reviewing supplier control attestations, and assessing residual risk for inclusion in procurement and program decisions.
• Support assessment of subcontractor and supplier flow-down compliance, including coordinating with sourcing and program management on supplier security obligations and remediation.

Audit & Assessment Support

• Support internal and external audit, assessment, and certification activities, including C3PAO engagements, ISO 27001 surveillance audits, customer assessments, and regulator inquiries.
• Coordinate evidence collection with system owners and control operators; validate that evidence is accurate, complete, and appropriately scoped before submission.
• Participate in assessor and auditor interviews as a subject matter contributor on specific controls and artifacts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with legal and sourcing on contract review, redlines, and flow-down language; with security program management on milestones, schedules, and audit coordination; and with security engineering and IT on evidence, control implementation detail, and remediation planning.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for internal teams seeking to understand what a given regulatory or contractual requirement means in practice.

What Success Looks Like in Year One

• Established a repeatable contract review intake process with legal and sourcing, including a maintained library of standard cybersecurity flow-down clauses and review turnaround expectations.
• Produced an end-to-end Requirements Traceability Matrix for at least one active federal program, traceable from contract clauses through framework controls to evidence sources.
• Stood up the operational risk register and routine risk reporting cadence, with at least one full assessment cycle completed and risk treatment decisions documented.
• Maintained the ISMS documentation set in audit-ready condition through at least one external assessment or surveillance cycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Five or more years of progressive experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance; IT audit; or a closely related discipline, with substantial hands-on exposure to framework interpretation and contract requirement analysis.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-53, including control families, assessment procedures, and common implementation patterns.
• Experience contributing to SSP and POA&M artifacts, compliance matrices, or Requirements Traceability Matrices in a regulated environment.
• Practical experience supporting at least one formal audit, certification, or assessment cycle (for example CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, FedRAMP, or comparable).
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to produce accurate, concise, and audience-appropriate compliance documentation. Writing samples may be requested as part of the interview process.
• Demonstrated comfort and interest in reading contractual and regulatory language carefully and translating it into specific, actionable internal requirements. This is a core part of the role, not an occasional task.
• Comfort working across multiple stakeholder groups — legal, sourcing, engineering, IT, security operations, and program management — and adjusting communication style accordingly.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with CMMC 2.0 assessment preparation, including familiarity with DFARS 252.204-7012 and 48 CFR Part 204.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, FedRAMP, SOC 2, NIS2, GDPR data security obligations, or EU dual-use export control regimes.
• Experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NARA and DoD requirements.
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, space, or other regulated technology environments.
• Experience reviewing or negotiating cybersecurity flow-down language in customer or supplier contracts.
• Working familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tooling such as ServiceNow GRC, Archer, Hyperproof, Drata, Vanta, or equivalent.
• Industry certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CGRC (formerly CAP), ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP), or CMMC Certified Professional / Certified Assessor (CCP / CCA).
• Active US security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-DC1

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud data and analytics company that owns and operates one of the largest constellations of satellites. Our proprietary data collection and processing techniques provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, weather, and earth intelligence data in the world. In addition to our comprehensive data services, Spire provides access to our satellite systems, global ground station network, and cloud-based processing infrastructure to offer unprecedented Space Services. 

As a Senior Bid Manager focused on supporting satellite development bidding activity, you will join a growing team responsible for providing unique space-based solutions to commercial and government customers. You will engage directly with several internal stakeholders including Engineering, Sales, Legal, finance as well as customers to deliver compelling proposals. You will collaborate closely with your Sales colleagues to manage the internal pipeline of opportunities through Spire’s sales governance, as well as developing customer specific high impact value propositions.

The role of the Senior Bid Manager requires a methodical, customer centric mindset with outstanding attention to detail and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization. It will require developing a deep understanding of Spire’s technical capabilities and customer environment to deliver winning proposals.

Responsibilities of your role:

• Be a senior member of the Bid and Sales Engineering (SE) team, responsible for ensuring Spire’s proposals are delivered with consistently high quality, customer-value focused content
• Own the bid process and ensure proposals are managed through review gates, including scope, schedule, cost and risk reviews
• Develop value propositions with SE and Sales, translating these effectively into custom proposals 
• Work with Sales and Sales engineering to ensure the technical writing and graphics in proposals is to a high standard
• Lead both fast paced commercial and high value & complexity government tenders
• Owning the core templates for proposals to customers
• Owning the templates for internal deliverable templates required for submitting proposals supporting Spire’s Sales Review Process

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in a bid/proposals/capture management role, leading cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Business, Finance or Engineering field
• Proven track record of managing highly complex bid pipelines, ideally in the Aerospace or Space industry
• The drive and energy to work in a fast paced, high-performance environment
• Proven track record in generation of value propositions for tenders in commercial or government customers & proficient use of business winning toolkits to deliver compelling proposals
  
  

Strong candidates will also possess skills or have direct experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience in the development of competitive tenders
• Knowledge and experience of business finance, working with subject matter experts on costing for high complexity programmes
• Experience in risk management & generation of risk registers for bids
• Experience of bid planning and management for high value, complexity and volume of bids through internal governance, effectively managing internal stakeholders to ensure on time delivery.
• Experience in government bidding in regulatory onerous environments, such as Aerospace and Space
• Proficiency in technical writing of proposals documents
  
  

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.   #LI-MI1

What You'll Do: 

As a Senior Sales Engineer focused on our Space Services offering, you will join a growing team responsible for providing unique space-based solutions to the commercial market. You will engage directly with the Spire Account Executives and customer base to understand operational requirements, qualify opportunities, and design space-driven solutions. You will collaborate closely with the satellite architect and engineering colleagues and to develop customer-driven solutions that leverage Spire’s small satellite platforms, payloads, and global infrastructure.    

The role of Senior Sales Engineer requires a deep understanding of challenges of building, launching and operating small satellites. With an emphasis on our Space Services offering, you will build intimate knowledge of the Spire satellite subsystems, payload capabilities, and system interfaces critical to customers seeking to deploy systems onto our network. Successful candidates will have a broad and deep technical experience designing space systems along with strong communications skills and the ability to thrive in a customer focused environment. The role involves supporting business winning campaigns on commercial and government business, owning the technical requirements negotiation and ensuring that the customer mission objectives can be achieved with the offered solution. This role will be the senior technical representative of the company to our customers and will be comfortable presenting on different levels in high pressure situations.    

• Work as a senior expert within a team to support sales discussions with Space Services customers, assess requirements and design the best possible solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical POC for the Space Services customer throughout the sales cycle.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports explaining Spire’s products and services to prospective customers. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts within the organization to assess feasibility of customer-driven solutions, refine scope and technical details of complex space mission programs, and generally represent the voice and requirements of the customer within the organization throughout the sales cycle.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the sales and internal engineering teams and provide routine product updates and training to the sales staff and other sales engineers.
• Lead the development of technical proposals and generating or sourcing technical content specific to the customer’s application or problem set in a timely manner to ensure customer deadlines and sales objectives are met.
• Work closely with the sales team to identify gaps in current capabilities to drive the technology roadmap and enhance the product offering. 
• Support initial Space Services program execution through the System Requirements Review, providing systems engineering support to document customer requirements and ensure a seamless transition from sales to execution.   

Who You Are: 

You are a seasoned technical professional with experience in customer-facing roles, bringing expertise in satellite mission design, development, and testing. With a strong engineering background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems disciplines—or equivalent technical experience—you excel at understanding complex customer requirements and delivering innovative solutions. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills allow you to effectively engage with stakeholders on different levels. Proficient in satellite design, orbital simulation tools like AGI STK, and satellite-based remote sensing, you have a clear grasp of mission design trades, RF spectrum considerations, and payload capabilities. You thrive in cross-functional environments, leveraging your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and drive mission success. 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems), Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent combination of technical and work experience.
• Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with a clear understanding of major mission design trades and scope drivers (power / payload duty cycle, communications systems / data budgets, ground stations, launch and environmental loads, EMI/EMC, thermal management, etc.).
• Knowledge of satellite design and orbital simulation software (e.g., AGI STK).
• Familiarity with satellite-based remote sensing and Earth observations techniques.
• Familiarity with the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, specifically related to RF payload receivers.
• Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
• Experience presenting technical content to senior level management.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of cross-functional teams.
• Strong comprehension skills to enable timely understanding of complex customer requirements and identification of thorough and sometimes unique solutions. 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1

What You'll Do: 

As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on our Space Services offering, you will join a growing team responsible for providing unique space-based solutions to the commercial market. You will engage directly with the Spire Account Executives and customer base to understand operational requirements, qualify opportunities, and design space-driven solutions. You will collaborate closely with the satellite architect and engineering colleagues and to develop customer-driven solutions that leverage Spire’s small satellite platforms, payloads, and global infrastructure.    

The role of Senior Solutions Architect requires a deep understanding of challenges of building, launching and operating small satellites. With an emphasis on our Space Services offering, you will build intimate knowledge of the Spire satellite subsystems, payload capabilities, and system interfaces critical to customers seeking to deploy systems onto our network. Successful candidates will have a broad and deep technical experience designing space systems along with strong communications skills and the ability to thrive in a customer focused environment. The role involves supporting business winning campaigns on commercial and government business, owning the technical requirements negotiation and ensuring that the customer mission objectives can be achieved with the offered solution. This role will be the senior technical representative of the company to our customers and will be comfortable presenting on different levels in high pressure situations.    

• Work as a senior expert within a team to support sales discussions with Space Services customers, assess requirements and design the best possible solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical POC for the Space Services customer throughout the sales cycle.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports explaining Spire’s products and services to prospective customers. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts within the organization to assess feasibility of customer-driven solutions, refine scope and technical details of complex space mission programs, and generally represent the voice and requirements of the customer within the organization throughout the sales cycle.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the sales and internal engineering teams and provide routine product updates and training to the sales staff and other sales engineers.
• Lead the development of technical proposals and generating or sourcing technical content specific to the customer’s application or problem set in a timely manner to ensure customer deadlines and sales objectives are met.
• Work closely with the sales team to identify gaps in current capabilities to drive the technology roadmap and enhance the product offering. 
• Support initial Space Services program execution through the System Requirements Review, providing systems engineering support to document customer requirements and ensure a seamless transition from sales to execution.   

Who You Are: 

You are a seasoned technical professional with experience in customer-facing roles, bringing expertise in satellite mission design, development, and testing. With a strong engineering background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems disciplines—or equivalent technical experience—you excel at understanding complex customer requirements and delivering innovative solutions. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills allow you to effectively engage with stakeholders on different levels. Proficient in satellite design, orbital simulation tools like AGI STK, and satellite-based remote sensing, you have a clear grasp of mission design trades, RF spectrum considerations, and payload capabilities. You thrive in cross-functional environments, leveraging your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and drive mission success. 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems), Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent combination of technical and work experience.
• Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with a clear understanding of major mission design trades and scope drivers (power / payload duty cycle, communications systems / data budgets, ground stations, launch and environmental loads, EMI/EMC, thermal management, etc.).
• Knowledge of satellite design and orbital simulation software (e.g., AGI STK).
• Familiarity with satellite-based remote sensing and Earth observations techniques.
• Familiarity with the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, specifically related to RF payload receivers.
• Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
• Experience presenting technical content to senior level management.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of cross-functional teams.
• Strong comprehension skills to enable timely understanding of complex customer requirements and identification of thorough and sometimes unique solutions. 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

What You'll Do: 

As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on our Space Services offering, you will join a growing team responsible for providing unique space-based solutions to the commercial market. You will engage directly with the Spire Account Executives and customer base to understand operational requirements, qualify opportunities, and design space-driven solutions. You will collaborate closely with the satellite architect and engineering colleagues and to develop customer-driven solutions that leverage Spire’s small satellite platforms, payloads, and global infrastructure.    

The role of Senior Solutions Architect requires a deep understanding of challenges of building, launching and operating small satellites. With an emphasis on our Space Services offering, you will build intimate knowledge of the Spire satellite subsystems, payload capabilities, and system interfaces critical to customers seeking to deploy systems onto our network. Successful candidates will have a broad and deep technical experience designing space systems along with strong communications skills and the ability to thrive in a customer focused environment. The role involves supporting business winning campaigns on commercial and government business, owning the technical requirements negotiation and ensuring that the customer mission objectives can be achieved with the offered solution. This role will be the senior technical representative of the company to our customers and will be comfortable presenting on different levels in high pressure situations.    

• Work as a senior expert within a team to support sales discussions with Space Services customers, assess requirements and design the best possible solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical POC for the Space Services customer throughout the sales cycle.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports explaining Spire’s products and services to prospective customers. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts within the organization to assess feasibility of customer-driven solutions, refine scope and technical details of complex space mission programs, and generally represent the voice and requirements of the customer within the organization throughout the sales cycle.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the sales and internal engineering teams and provide routine product updates and training to the sales staff and other sales engineers.
• Lead the development of technical proposals and generating or sourcing technical content specific to the customer’s application or problem set in a timely manner to ensure customer deadlines and sales objectives are met.
• Work closely with the sales team to identify gaps in current capabilities to drive the technology roadmap and enhance the product offering. 
• Support initial Space Services program execution through the System Requirements Review, providing systems engineering support to document customer requirements and ensure a seamless transition from sales to execution.   

Who You Are: 

You are a seasoned technical professional with experience in customer-facing roles, bringing expertise in satellite mission design, development, and testing. With a strong engineering background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems disciplines—or equivalent technical experience—you excel at understanding complex customer requirements and delivering innovative solutions. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills allow you to effectively engage with stakeholders on different levels. Proficient in satellite design, orbital simulation tools like AGI STK, and satellite-based remote sensing, you have a clear grasp of mission design trades, RF spectrum considerations, and payload capabilities. You thrive in cross-functional environments, leveraging your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and drive mission success. 

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems), Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent combination of technical and work experience.
• Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with a clear understanding of major mission design trades and scope drivers (power / payload duty cycle, communications systems / data budgets, ground stations, launch and environmental loads, EMI/EMC, thermal management, etc.).
• Knowledge of satellite design and orbital simulation software (e.g., AGI STK).
• Familiarity with satellite-based remote sensing and Earth observations techniques.
• Familiarity with the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, specifically related to RF payload receivers.
• Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
• Experience presenting technical content to senior level management.
• Experience in a customer-facing technical role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of cross-functional teams.
• Strong comprehension skills to enable timely understanding of complex customer requirements and identification of thorough and sometimes unique solutions. 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving growth through securing new business opportunities and expanding the market presence of Spire’s Space Services product portfolio within the U.S. Federal market. This role offers one the opportunity to jumpstart their career within the space industry, engaging key stakeholders in the government and commercial sectors to give business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue and market expansion within the U.S. Federal Government and commercial sectors.
• Identify and secure new government and commercial contracts, leveraging industry connections and market insights including RFP/RFQ and others for Spire to bid on.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including U.S. Federal agency leaders, prime contractors, and government agencies.
• Lead negotiations for complex, high-value deals and manage long sales cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and pre-sales technical solutions to align solutions with customer needs.
• Initiate or support various projects in your territory, that can range from complex negotiations with our partners to specific marketing initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and generate new opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of full desk B2G sales experience
• Experience managing long-term business relationships to securing high contracts
• Understanding of the commercial and Federal space markets, industry trends and competitive landscape
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in the military or a comparable high-demand, high-discipline civilian role
• Proficiency within a Sales software (Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc)

Additional Information:

• This role offers a base salary (range listed) and a competitive commission structure which is defined by candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience along with business considerations
• Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the Washington, D.C. (Vienna, VA) office.
• Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #Li-RK1

As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be responsible for driving growth through securing new business opportunities and expanding the market presence of Spire’s Space Services product portfolio within the U.S. Federal market. This role offers one the opportunity to jumpstart their career within the space industry, engaging key stakeholders in the government and commercial sectors to give business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue and market expansion within the U.S. Federal Government and commercial sectors.
• Identify and secure new government and commercial contracts, leveraging industry connections and market insights including RFP/RFQ and others for Spire to bid on.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, including U.S. Federal agency leaders, prime contractors, and government agencies.
• Lead negotiations for complex, high-value deals and manage long sales cycles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product development, and pre-sales technical solutions to align solutions with customer needs.
• Initiate or support various projects in your territory, that can range from complex negotiations with our partners to specific marketing initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and generate new opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years of full desk B2G sales experience
• Experience managing long-term business relationships to securing high contracts
• Understanding of the commercial and Federal space markets, industry trends and competitive landscape
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support business goals

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in the military or a comparable high-demand, high-discipline civilian role
• Proficiency within a Sales software (Salesforce, HubSpot, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, etc)

Additional Information:

• This role offers a base salary (range listed) and a competitive commission structure which is defined by candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience along with business considerations
• Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the Washington, D.C. (Vienna, VA) office.
• Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #Li-RK1

As a key member of Spire’s Growth Marketing and Go-To-Market team, you will support the creation, execution, and coordination of content and social media activities that strengthen Spire’s brand visibility and audience engagement. In this junior role, you will work closely with experienced marketers and cross-functional partners, contributing to high-quality content, social media operations, and day-to-day campaign activities. This position is ideal for someone early in their marketing career who is eager to learn, grow, and make an impact in an innovative space technology environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Content Creation & Support
  • Support the development and execution of content across Spire’s online and offline channels (website, blog, LinkedIn, X, YouTube and events). Tasks include drafting social posts, assisting with video scripts, repurposing content, and updating editorial calendars.
• Social Media Management
  • Help manage Spire’s social media publishing schedule, prepare posts, upload assets, monitor comments, and track channel performance. Support the creation of visual assets and short video snippets using templates or Marketing design tools.
• Storytelling
  • Translate technical information from internal stakeholders into clear, simple, and engaging content pieces under guidance from senior team members.
• Campaign Execution Assistance
  • Collaborate with the Brand and Marketing Activation teams to prepare campaign materials such as: email copy drafts, basic landing page text, visuals and videos and social campaign posts
• Multimedia & Video Basics
  • Assist in producing short-form content by trimming clips, adding captions, selecting visuals, or preparing drafts for review.
• Community Monitoring
  • Observe industry conversations, track competitor content, and support community engagement tasks (liking, commenting, sharing).
• Reporting & Analytics Support
  • Work with the Marketing Ops Team to collect channel metrics, prepare simple reports, and extract insights for continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional Coordination
  • Support collaboration with Marketing, Sales and Product teams by preparing content drafts, updating shared folders, and ensuring brand consistency.

Minimum requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in content creation, social media, or digital marketing (working student roles, or junior positions welcomed)
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Journalism, or similar fields
• Ability to write clear, engaging copy in German and English, any other language is a strong plus
• Basic knowledge of LinkedIn and/or YouTube
• Interest in storytelling, technology, and space/aerospace topics
• Familiarity with simple video editing or design tools (Canva, Adobe Express, or AI platforms)
• Strong willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow into more responsibility
• Organized, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced international environment

Nice to have

• Experience with B2B or tech environments
• Early knowledge of analytics tools (HubSpot, native platform analytics)
• Curiosity for AI content tools

Shape the Future with Us: Join Spire on an exciting journey and help us inspire audiences around the world. In this role, you will grow quickly by working closely with experienced marketers and by contributing directly to Spire’s global brand presence and storytelling.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. # #LI-

#LI-MI1

As a core member of Spire’s Growth Marketing and Go-To-Market team, the Growth Marketing Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing go-to-market campaigns, demand generation activations and lead generation programs across Spire’s SaaS and Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) product lines, serving both commercial and government markets.

You are a hands-on executor who translates strategy, messaging, and GTM priorities into high-performing campaigns that generate engagement, pipeline, and measurable sales impact. You work at the intersection of Brand, Demand, Product Marketing, and Sales to ensure campaigns are relevant, timely, and operationally excellent. 
This role is execution-focused and impact-driven. You own day-to-day GTM activation while continuously improving how campaigns are planned, launched, measured, and scaled. 

Your responsibilities 

Lead Generation & Demand Generation Execution 

• You will plan, execute, and optimize marketing campaigns across regions and business lines, ensuring alignment with GTM priorities and Sales needs. 
• Your responsibilities include:
  • Executing integrated campaigns across digital, content, events, and field activations e.g. inbound/outbound lead gen programs, content syndication, webinar/event-driven demand capture, ABM campaign execution, lead scoring and nurture workflow management, and digital demand generation (paid media, SEO/SEM support, social campaign
  • Supporting product, solution, and partner launches with coordinated GTM execution
  • Translating campaign briefs and messaging frameworks into executable activation plans
  • Managing timelines, assets, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery 

GTM Coordination & Sales Alignment 

• You will work closely with Sales, SDRs, and Product teams to ensure marketing activation supports pipeline creation and sales execution.
• This includes: 

• • Aligning campaign goals with Sales priorities and target accounts 
  • Supporting MQL to SQL flow with clear handover logic and activation timing 
  • Enabling Sales with campaign assets, messaging, and launch toolkits
  • Collecting sales feedback to optimize future activations 

Content & Asset Orchestration 

• You will coordinate the production and deployment of campaign assets in alignment with brand and messaging guidelines.
• Your responsibilities include: 

• • Monitoring campaign KPIs such as engagement, MQLs, SALs, SQLs, and pipeline contribution 
  • Analyzing performance data to identify optimization opportunities 
  • Reporting results and learnings to Growth Marketing and GTM stakeholders 
  • Applying insights to improve future GTM motions and activation frameworks 

Performance Tracking & Optimization 

• You will be accountable for tracking campaign performance and continuously improving results.
• This includes: 

• • Monitoring campaign KPIs such as engagement, MQLs, SALs, SQLs, and pipeline contribution
  • Analyzing performance data to identify optimization opportunities
  • Reporting results and learnings to Growth Marketing and GTM stakeholders
  • Applying insights to improve future GTM motions and activation frameworks 

Process & Operational Excellence 

• You help build repeatable, scalable activation processes that increase speed and quality of execution.
• This includes: 

• • Contributing to standardized campaign planning and launch processes
  • Maintaining activation calendars, timelines, and documentation
  • Supporting cross-functional GTM planning cycles and QBRs
  • Ensuring compliance with internal processes and regional requirements 

Desired skillset 

• Hands-on Marketing Activation professional with a strong execution mindset and a bias for action 
• 3–6+ years of B2B marketing experience, ideally in technology, data, or SaaS environments
• Proven track record in executing integrated marketing campaigns and GTM activations, including ABM, paid media, and digital demand capture programs
• Solid understanding of demand funnels, campaign KPIs, pipeline mechanics, and revenue contribution
• Experience with lead scoring frameworks and nurture program design
• Strong project management skills with close attention to detail, timelines, and delivery quality
• Data-driven, pragmatic, and focused on measurable business outcomes
• Experience partnering closely with Sales, SDRs, and Growth or Demand Generation teams
• Comfortable managing agencies and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across the business
• Hands-on experience with marketing automation and CRM tools such as HubSpot or Marketo
• Good understanding of SaaS and/or DaaS business models, including subscription and usage-based metric
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Located in Boulder, US 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1

Role Overview

We are offering a unique opportunity to learn Strategic Decision Support within the space and defense sector. You will work at the intersection of big data and federal policy, learning to build predictive models that identify where the market is moving before anyone else. This role provides a front-row seat to the Challenger Brand strategy, teaching you how to use data-driven insights to neutralize the advantages of larger legacy competitors.

The Work

•  Find the Undervalued Opportunities.
  • Analyze Spire's historical win/loss data from Salesforce to identify the profile of a winnable federal opportunity
  • Cross-reference against the full federal market: pull budget justification documents (P-40s, R-2s), GovWin pipeline, and SAM.gov awards to find opportunities that match the win profile but haven't been prioritized yet
  • Flag undervalued targets with high win probability the team isn't currently focused on
  • Deliver a force-ranked opportunity list with the analytical rationale behind every ranking

•  Build the Revenue Engine Model
  • Build a conversion model from Salesforce data, stage-by-stage probability, average cycle time, and deal velocity by agency type and capability area
  • Produce a rolling revenue forecast by quarter, updated from live pipeline data
  • Model the gap: if the target is $X, what qualified pipeline is required? What activity levels? What accounts?

•  Decode the Federal Budget
  • Map federal appropriations and program budget lines for Spire's capability areas
  • Identify growing budget lines and declining ones where Congress and the Pentagon are putting money, and where are they pulling back?
  • Surface emerging programs and new starts that align with Spire capabilities before a formal solicitation exists
  • Deliver a budget signal report: the 10 federal programs where Spire should be investing time right now

• Know the Competition 
  • Map the competitive landscape by capability area, who is currently winning contract, programs and awards
  • Pull SAM.gov contract award data to track competitor wins, contract values, and expiration dates
  • Identify recompete targets: competitor-held contracts expiring in 12–24 months where Spire has a credible shot
  • Build a one-page competitive brief per capability area: who we're beating, who we're losing to, and the analytical case for why we win the next one

• Tell The Story Behind the Data
  • Every analysis must be delivered with a clear 'so what' the 3–5 decisions leadership should make based on what the data shows
  • Present findings to Federal Sales leadership weekly, not as a data dump, but as a structured argument for where to focus and why
  • All models delivered in Excel or Power BI, documented so they outlast the internship

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field
• Ability to work approximately 40 hours for the duration of the 8-week program
• Exceptional analytical instincts 
• Strong Excel skills required; Python and Power BI are a significant plus
• Ability to turn complex analysis into a clear, concise argument for a non-technical audience
• Operates independently and moves fast 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with CRM data cleanup, Salesforce administration, or SharePoint management
• Power BI or dashboard-building experience from coursework or a prior role
• Familiarity with federal government or B2B sales environments
• Evidence of building or owning a system 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

Role Overview

Spire's Federal Sales team runs on information and right now that information lives in too many places, in too many formats, in varying states of accuracy. This role is designed for a student eager to learn the mechanics of operational efficiency. You’ll be mentored on how to audit, clean, and structure data for maximum impact. You won't just be organizing files; you’ll be learning how to build a 'Single Source of Truth' a vital skill for any future career in data analytics, consulting or business leadership.

The Work

Learning & Implementing Proper Data Hygiene 

• Audit existing Salesforce records for completeness, accuracy, and duplication across accounts, contacts, and opportunities
• Standardize naming conventions, account ownership, and opportunity stages in coordination with sales leadership
• Identify and remediate stale or orphaned records contacts with no account, opportunities with no activity
• Build and document a data entry standard so hygiene is maintained after the internship ends

Process Organization 

• Audit current SharePoint structure: identify redundant folders, outdated files, and content with no clear owner
• Propose and implement a clean folder taxonomy for the Federal Sales team organized by capability area, customer segment, and content type
• Migrate and tag existing content (capability statements, past performance, briefs, call decks) into the new structure
• Establish a naming convention and file ownership model so the library stays clean going forward

Dashboard Structuring

• Build a Federal Sales performance dashboard in Power BI or Salesforce Reports surfacing: team activity metrics, pipeline health, revenue forecasting view, and content/asset library
• Dashboard must be decision-ready leadership opens it and knows exactly where the team stands
• Coordinate with sales leadership to confirm the right metrics before building

Basic Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in MIS, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
• Ability to work approximately 40 hours for the duration of the 8-week program
• Experience with SharePoint and Excel required, Power BI or Salesforce a strong plus
• Detail-oriented; able to work through large volumes of unstructured data without losing focus
• Communicates proactively when blocked 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with CRM data cleanup, Salesforce administration, or SharePoint management
• Power BI or dashboard-building experience from coursework or a prior role
• Familiarity with federal government or B2B sales environments
• Evidence of building or owning a system

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

We are seeking a highly capable Thermal Test Engineer to join our satellite design and manufacturing team in the UK. This role is central to the verification and validation of spacecraft thermal performance across the full development lifecycle, from subsystem qualification through to full satellite environmental test campaigns. You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and analyzing a range of thermal test campaigns for spacecraft and payload hardware. Working closely with thermal analysts, systems engineers, AIT teams, and customers, you will ensure our satellites meet mission thermal requirements and perform reliably in the space environment. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering mission-critical thermal solutions; you'll solve complex analytical challenges, influence design decisions, and contribute to next-generation satellite platforms. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with hands-on environmental test experience who is passionate about spacecraft verification and enjoys solving complex thermal challenges. This role doesn’t necessarily require prior Space Engineering experience provided you have a strong background in Thermal Design & Testing from a relatable industry.  

Scope of the role: 

• Lead the planning, preparation, and execution of various types of thermal testing of Spacecraft Systems including:  
  • Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVAC) 
  • Thermal Balance and Characterization Tests 
  • Thermal Characterization of components, coatings, and interfaces 
• Work closely with thermal analysis teams to ensure robust test-to-model correlation of spacecraft thermal models. 
• Specify and configure thermal test hardware such as thermocouples, heaters, cold plates, data acquisition systems, and chamber instrumentation.
• Support root-cause analysis of unexpected thermal behavior or Non-Conformances during TVAC and Thermal Balance campaigns.
• Prototyping of new Thermal Management Systems.
• Contribute to the design of Satellite Thermal Management and other Mechanical systems onboard the Spacecraft.
• Contributing to On-Orbit verification of satellite Thermal Systems.
• Provide production support to the manufacturing team.
• Drive continuous improvement in thermal test methods, instrumentation standards, and campaign efficiency.
• Assisting other team members from multiple disciplines achieve their goals. 

Basic Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics, Systems Engineering or equivalent course or work experience 
• Proven experience planning and carrying out thermal testing in an industry such as Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, or another relatable industry.
• Experience working with equipment such as Thermal test chambers, Vacuum instrumentation, N2 & LN2 systems, and thermal data acquisition systems (DAQ).
• Ability to interpret spacecraft thermal requirements and translate them into practical test methods.
• Excellent data analysis and reporting skills using tools such as Excel, Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW.
• Excellent written and verbal communication 

 Preferred Qualifications / Experience:  

• Thermal environmental testing of Spacecraft
• Experience with thermal modelling of satellites (Using packages such as Siemens NX TMG, ESATAN, Thermal Desktop etc.)
• Experience with common spacecraft thermal control measures (e.g. MLI, Thermal paints, heatpipes, radiators, cryo-cooling)
• Familiarity with ECSS environmental test standards and spacecraft verification philosophy.
• Knowledge of spacecraft systems engineering and mission operations constraints.
• Design and drafting experience (preferably in Solidworks)
• Basic software skills (C, python, scripting)

What Success Looks Like: 

• Safe and efficient delivery of TVAC and thermal balance campaigns to schedule.
• High-quality test data enabling rapid thermal model correlation.
• Clear identification and resolution of thermal performance issues before launch.
• Strong collaboration between test, design, systems, and analysis teams.
• Continuous improvement in test quality, repeatability, and facility utilization. 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1#LI-MI

We are building a next-generation network connecting satellites, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure. This system must operate across dynamic, intermittent links and deliver data reliably into cloud-based workloads. We are looking for a Network Engineer to strengthen the systems deployed directly at our antennas, a set of servers and network devices installed on-site to receive, demodulate, and transport satellite data to the cloud.

This is a hands-on role working across routing, overlay networking, edge systems, and cloud connectivity. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Network Design & Architecture: Design L3 network topology across satellite, ground, and cloud environments, define IP addressing schemes, segmentation, and routing domains and model connectivity patterns and failure scenarios. 
• Routing & Connectivity: implement and operate dynamic routing, design route advertisement, filtering, failover strategies and handle intermittent and flapping connectivity. 
• Overlay & Secure Networking: build secure multi-hop paths, ensure encryption, isolation, and performance. Implement secure tunnel configurations (WireGuard / IPsec). Define and enforce SSH access policies, firewall rules and least-privilege communication. 
• Automation & Infrastructure: develop automation using Terraform/Ansible. Support scalable rollout and configuration management. 
• Operational Integration: Align networking behavior with satellite scheduling and design safe state transitions and failover scenario. Improve observability.

Qualifications: 

We’re looking for Senior Network Engineer with solid technical fundamentals and the drive to learn quickly working across architecture, implementation and troubleshooting with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset. 

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with IP networking and routing (advanced level)  
• Hands-on experience with BGP (design, operation, troubleshooting) and distance vector protocols. 
• Solid understanding of IP networking (routing, switching, TCP/IP, VLANs, MTU, complex NAT) and of Linux networking. 
• Experience designing and operating VPNs and tunnelling technologies in complex, distributed environments (WireGuard, StrongSwan, GRE + IPsec) 
• Experience with AWS networking (VPC, TGW, Cloud WAN, VPN) and edge or hybrid networking environments. 
• Understanding of overlay vs underlay networking. 
• Very strong experience with automation (Terraform, Ansible, or similar). 
• Strong interest in distributed systems, connectivity, or infrastructure engineering.  
• Ability to script or code in Python, Bash, or Go.  
• Ability to debug complex distributed systems. 

Nice to have 

• Exposure to satellite, telecom, or RF systems (non-essential) 
• Experience with hardware operations, rack installation, or cable management. 
• Familiarity with AWS or any cloud environment. 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _#LI-RK1

We are looking for a Telecommunication Ground Station Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain satellite communication infrastructure across our global network. You’ll work on radio interfaces, signal processing pipelines, and satellite tracking systems ensuring reliable uplink/downlink with our spacecraft. This role offers hands-on development across software, hardware, and RF layers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and maintain automated ground stations for satellite telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C).
• Configure radio interfaces (UHF/VHF/S/X-band), modems for telemetry, telecommand and data downlink and uplink.
• Work with software-defined radios for dynamic communication tasks.
• Test, validate, maintain and monitor radio frequency antenna system such as LNA, LNB, filters and more.
• Design, test, and integrate antenna rotator controllers for auto-tracking satellites.
• Deploy and manage ground station software.
• Build scalable data routing systems for real-time and store-and-forward communication using cloud APIs.
• Coordinate with the avionics and mission ops teams for satellite pass predictions and data ingestion.
• Develop dashboards for real-time telemetry visualization.

Qualifications

We’re looking for Telecommunication Engineer with solid technical fundamentals and the drive to learn quickly working across architecture, implementation and troubleshooting with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Aerospace, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in ground station operations, RF communication, or satellite systems.
• Hands-on experience with radio hardware.
• Proficient in C++, Python, Linux, scripting, and working with serial/UART, TCP/IP interfaces.
• Solid understanding of link budgets, Doppler shift compensation, and signal modulation.
• Experience in RF antenna design and concepts.

Nice to have

• Exposure to embedded system development (Xilinx FPGA, DMA, ARM architecture, PS/PL)
• Experience with space communication standards such as ETSI DVB-S2X or CCSDS TM/TC/SCCC

About the Role

• Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.
• Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This team is building that future, and this role sits at the center of it. 

The old model relies on operators, escalations, manual processes, and institutional knowledge locked in the heads of a few experts. It does not scale and it does not belong in a modern space company. We know what we want to replace it with: SRE principles applied to a constellation, autonomous fault handling, AI-driven anomaly detection, low toil, high data quality, and continuous improvement baked into the system. 

You will be one of the engineers who makes that real. 

What You Will Work On  

Autonomous Operations: 

• Design and build fault detection, isolation, and automated recovery pipelines for satellites and ground stations
• Drive elimination of manual processes. If a human is doing it repeatedly, automate it.
• Build space situational awareness systems so the fleet always knows its own state
• Develop operational automation for mission execution at scale

Telemetry and Data Platform: 

• Architect and build a flexible data platform that ingests, stores, and surfaces telemetry from space and ground assets
• Build analytics and visualization tools that surface operational insight and not just raw data
• Apply ML and AI techniques to detect anomalies, predict failures, and optimize constellation performance
• Work directly with data at every layer from pipeline design to query

Reliability Engineering: 

• Define and instrument SLOs and reliability metrics for space and ground assets
• Build monitoring and alerting systems that know what matters and ruthlessly suppress noise
• Own configuration control and software rollout processes for on-orbit and ground assets

Mission Software: 

• Build real-time dashboards and operator tooling that make mission status immediately legible
• Collaborate directly with satellite operators and mission teams to turn operational pain into software solutions
• Design systems for automated mission execution including planning, scheduling, and commanding at scale

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering, SRE, or DevOps experience
• Strong Python skills across backend services, data pipelines, and automation. Not just scripts.
• Real experience applying data analysis to solve complex operational or technical problems, comfortable working directly with data at every layer from pipeline design to query
• Solid Linux fundamentals including bash scripting and basic system administration
• Experience with containerized development and production environments
• The communication skills to work across engineering, operations, and mission teams and translate real-world requirements into working software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data backends such as Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, or S3
• Hands-on experience with Databricks or modern data Lakehouse tooling
• Experience building or operating monitoring and alerting systems such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Nagios
• Infrastructure as Code experience with tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• ML or AI applications in an operational or monitoring context
• Experience with Python data visualization libraries

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _#LI-MK1

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This team is building that future, and this role sits at the center of it. 

The old model relies on operators, escalations, manual processes, and institutional knowledge locked in the heads of a few experts. It does not scale and it does not belong in a modern space company. We know what we want to replace it with: SRE principles applied to a constellation, autonomous fault handling, AI-driven anomaly detection, low toil, high data quality, and continuous improvement baked into the system. 

You will be one of the engineers who makes that real. 

What You Will Work On  

Autonomous Operations: 

• Design and build fault detection, isolation, and automated recovery pipelines for satellites and ground stations
• Drive elimination of manual processes. If a human is doing it repeatedly, automate it.
• Build space situational awareness systems so the fleet always knows its own state
• Develop operational automation for mission execution at scale

Telemetry and Data Platform: 

• Architect and build a flexible data platform that ingests, stores, and surfaces telemetry from space and ground assets
• Build analytics and visualization tools that surface operational insight and not just raw data
• Apply ML and AI techniques to detect anomalies, predict failures, and optimize constellation performance
• Work directly with data at every layer from pipeline design to query

Reliability Engineering: 

• Define and instrument SLOs and reliability metrics for space and ground assets
• Build monitoring and alerting systems that know what matters and ruthlessly suppress noise
• Own configuration control and software rollout processes for on-orbit and ground assets

Mission Software: 

• Build real-time dashboards and operator tooling that make mission status immediately legible
• Collaborate directly with satellite operators and mission teams to turn operational pain into software solutions
• Design systems for automated mission execution including planning, scheduling, and commanding at scale

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering, SRE, or DevOps experience
• Strong Python skills across backend services, data pipelines, and automation. Not just scripts.
• Real experience applying data analysis to solve complex operational or technical problems, comfortable working directly with data at every layer from pipeline design to query
• Solid Linux fundamentals including bash scripting and basic system administration
• Experience with containerized development and production environments
• The communication skills to work across engineering, operations, and mission teams and translate real-world requirements into working software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data backends such as Postgres, Redis, Elasticsearch, or S3
• Hands-on experience with Databricks or modern data Lakehouse tooling
• Experience building or operating monitoring and alerting systems such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Nagios
• Infrastructure as Code experience with tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• ML or AI applications in an operational or monitoring context
• Experience with Python data visualization libraries

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three business days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _#LI-MK1

As a Senior Systems Operations Engineer at Spire, you will be responsible for ensuring that on-orbit mission operations meet and sustain technical and service-level objectives. You will serve as the technical link between the development and operations phases of the mission lifecycle, ensuring that the constellation behaves as expected and that any deviations are rapidly understood, assessed, and resolved with sound engineering judgment.  

This role is central to Spire’s strategy to deliver scalable, reliable, and technically assured services using model-based engineering and validated asset profiles. Your work will ensure that decisions affecting constellation performance are made with technical insight.  

Role Responsibilities:  

• Own the technical quality of mission operations during the on-orbit service period, ensuring Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are well defined, monitored, and maintained. 
• Assess and design strategies to address underperformance, providing detailed technical insight and coordinating resolution strategies in collaboration with Systems Engineering, Mission Design, and SRE. 
• Define and manage the high-level structure and performance requirements of asset profiles, ensuring they accurately represent mission needs and provide a clear basis for verification. Work with System Owners and SMEs to ensure subsystem capabilities are properly characterised, and with SREs to ensure ongoing validation of in-orbit performance. 
• Bridge the gap between Systems Engineering, Mission Design, Program Management, Customer Service, and SRE by providing technical leadership during the mission service period. Define the tooling and functional monitoring needs that enable the SRE team to maintain constellation health and respond effectively to deviations. 
• Support SRE, Platform, and Customer Service leads in triaging constellation or satellite issues that deviate from nominal asset profile definitions, ensuring escalation paths and responses are technically justified. 
• Act as a technical reviewer and contributor during Mission Readiness Review (MRR) and pre-launch handover, ensuring operational teams are equipped with validated, well-understood assets and clearly defined expectations for mission performance. 
• Identify operational risks and propose mitigations related to in-orbit performance, platform limitations, or evolving CONOPS. 
• Ensure technical consistency and justification for on-orbit changes such as mode transitions, re-tasking, or adjustments to duty cycles or resource allocations. Lead the rollout of complex fleet-wide changes when CONOPS are being updated, ensuring risks and dependencies are managed. 
• Collaborate across SRE, Platform, and Systems teams to codify lessons learned into reusable operational standards, documentation, and improved design practices for future missions. 
• Derive and maintain Operational Requirements by helping project teams translate mission and system-level requirements into operational-level non-functional requirements (SLOs, latency, freshness, availability), with verification methods and traceability. 
• Support configuration control during service, helping manage the versioned operational baseline (limits, parameters, tasking configurations) and working with SREs, System Owners, and Customer Service to prevent configuration drift across the fleet. 
• Support the definition and coverage of FDIR (Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) logic, ensuring coverage against top failure modes and reducing residual operational risk over time. 

Basic Qualifications:  

• BSc in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant technical discipline. 
• 3+ years of experience in system performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and anomaly resolution. 
• Solid understanding of space system behaviour on orbit, including thermal dynamics, power management, RF communications, and tasking impacts. 
• Ability to translate system-level engineering context into clear operational guidance and tooling requirements. 
• Familiarity with SLA-driven architectures, system observability, and mission assurance principles. 
• Clear communication skills to align stakeholders across engineering, operations, and customer delivery. 
• Familiarity with software tools and frameworks used in operations, including strong Python, SQL skills and GitHub-based workflows. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting operations of multi-satellite constellations. 
• Knowledge of asset profiling approaches and system models (including fault profiles, mode transitions, and performance boundaries). 
• Understanding of ground-segment tooling, SRE practices, or telemetry/telecommand systems. 
• Experience working with cross-functional, multi-time zone teams across engineering and operations. 
• Background in satellite mission design, including the transition from development to operations. _LI-MK1

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _LI-MK1

As a GNC/AOCS Engineer at Spire, you will operate as part of a technical team who maintains responsibility across the full lifecycle of its engineering products. The GNC team interfaces directly with many engineering groups to conduct R&D, design, manufacturing, and operations activities, ultimately ensuring all current and future spacecraft systems satisfy their mission. 

Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do:

• Technical ownership of current and future spacecraft attitude and orbit control software and hardware.
• Design, model, analyze, integrate and operate attitude determination/estimation systems for small spacecraft.
• Develop and utilize spacecraft dynamics and control simulations, including 'hardware-in-the-loop'.
• Design, evaluate, select, qualify and implement flight sensors, including magnetometers, sun sensors, inertial measurement devices, infrared sensors, and/or star trackers.
• Design, evaluate, select, qualify and implement flight actuators, including magnetic torque elements, reaction wheels, and propulsion systems.
• Be hands-on in laboratory and manufacturing environments during testing, integration, and qualification of flight systems.
• Provide support and analysis for on-orbit operations of spacecraft attitude determination and control systems.
• Work with external contractors, manufacturers, and internal manufacturing staff to improve reliability, yield, performance, and cost of flight systems.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience with a solid foundation in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control algorithms, with emphasis on practical application of knowledge.
• Have experience designing and/or implementing Kalman filters for attitude estimation.
• Experience with flight sensors for spacecraft attitude determination/estimation.
• Experience developing software using C/Python.
• Have experience or familiarity with the Linux development environment.
• Have experience working with external engineering contractors.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience writing flight software.
• Experience with C or C++ development for embedded systems.
• Experience with spacecraft design.
• Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing.
• Experience with spacecraft operations and maintenance.
• Experience identifying and resolving system anomalies.
• Experience creating and maintaining integration and test campaigns for attitude determination and control systems, including hardware and software.
  
  

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1

Spire Global is a space-to-cloud data and analytics company that owns and operates one of the largest constellations of satellites. Our proprietary data collection and processing techniques provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, weather, and earth intelligence data in the world. In addition to our comprehensive data services, Spire provides access to our satellite systems, global ground station network, and cloud-based processing infrastructure to offer unprecedented Space Services. 

As a Senior Bid Manager focused on supporting satellite development bidding activity, you will join a growing team responsible for providing unique space-based solutions to commercial and government customers. You will engage directly with several internal stakeholders including Engineering, Sales, Legal, finance as well as customers to deliver compelling proposals. You will collaborate closely with your Sales colleagues to manage the internal pipeline of opportunities through Spire’s sales governance, as well as developing customer specific high impact value propositions.

The role of the Senior Bid Manager requires a methodical, customer centric mindset with outstanding attention to detail and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization. It will require developing a deep understanding of Spire’s technical capabilities and customer environment to deliver winning proposals.

Responsibilities of your role

• Be a senior member of the Bid and Sales Engineering (SE) team, responsible for ensuring Spire’s proposals are delivered with consistently high quality, customer-value focused content
• Own the bid process and ensure proposals are managed through review gates, including scope, schedule, cost and risk reviews
• Develop value propositions with SE and Sales, translating these effectively into custom proposals 
• Work with Sales and Sales engineering to ensure the technical writing and graphics in proposals is to a high standard
• Lead both fast paced commercial and high value & complexity government tenders
• Owning the core templates for proposals to customers
• Owning the templates for internal deliverable templates required for submitting proposals supporting Spire’s Sales Review Process

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in a bid/proposals/capture management role, leading cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Business, Finance or Engineering field
• Proven track record of managing highly complex bid pipelines, ideally in the Aerospace or Space industry
• The drive and energy to work in a fast paced, high-performance environment
• Proven track record in generation of value propositions for tenders in commercial or government customers & proficient use of business winning toolkits to deliver compelling proposals
  
  

Strong candidates will also possess skills or have direct experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience in the development of competitive tenders
• Knowledge and experience of business finance, working with subject matter experts on costing for high complexity programmes
• Experience in risk management & generation of risk registers for bids
• Experience of bid planning and management for high value, complexity and volume of bids through internal governance, effectively managing internal stakeholders to ensure on time delivery.
• Experience in government bidding in regulatory onerous environments, such as Aerospace and Space
• Proficiency in technical writing of proposals documents
  
  

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office. Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI1

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This Director will lead that transformation. You will set the technical vision, define the architecture, build and inspire the team, and personally raise the standard for what modern space operations look like. 

The old model relies on operators, escalations, manual processes, and institutional knowledge locked in the heads of a few experts. It does not scale and it does not belong in a modern space company. We know what we want to replace it with: SRE principles applied to a constellation, autonomous fault handling, AI-driven anomaly detection, low toil, high data quality, and continuous improvement baked into the system. 

What This Role Is Not: 

This is not a role for someone who wants to graduate out of technical work. If your ideal week is back-to-back 1:1s, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder syncs, this is not the right fit. We need a director who writes code, reviews architecture, challenges technical decisions, and earns the team's respect through demonstrated craft and not just tenure or title. 

What You Will Work On: 

Technical Leadership 

• Define and own the technical roadmap for autonomous constellation operations
• Set the architectural direction for the data platform, reliability systems, and automation infrastructure
• Stay hands-on: review code, prototype solutions, and get into the details when it matters
• Establish engineering standards across code quality, system design, testing, and observability, and hold the team to them
• Be the person engineers come to when the problem is genuinely hard

Team Building & Culture 

• Recruit, develop, and retain a team of 6 to 10 world-class reliability and platform engineers
• Set the pace, tone, and ambition for the team and make being on it feel like a privilege
• Create an environment where engineers grow fast, own their work, and ship things they are proud of
• Identify gaps and level up engineers through mentorship and not just management

Operational Transformation 

• Lead the shift from manual, operator-driven processes to fully automated and self-healing operations
• Define and drive toward SLOs, error budgets, and reliability targets for the constellation
• Partner with satellite operations and mission teams to translate pain into software solutions

Cross-Functional Influence 

• Be the technical voice of the team in company-wide conversations about architecture, infrastructure, and platform strategy
• Influence how Spire thinks about automation, data, and AI/ML across the broader engineering organization

Basic Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 in a technical leadership or staff-level individual contributor role
• Demonstrated track record building and shipping reliable production systems at scale. You have owned things that could not go down.
• Deep technical credibility. Engineers on your teams have respected your judgment and not just your title.
• Experience with SRE principles, reliability engineering, or large-scale automation. You have reduced toil systematically and not just complained about it.
• Strong foundation in Python, distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience hiring and developing engineers. You know what great looks like and how to find it.
• The communication and influence skills to drive technical decisions across teams you do not directly control

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience applying AI/ML or advanced analytics to operational or monitoring problems
• Experience writing performance software in Rust
• Background in space systems, aerospace, or highly constrained real-time environments
• Experience building data lakes, telemetry platforms, or observability infrastructure at scale
• A history of leading teams through technical transformations and not just maintaining the status quo

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _#LI-MK1

Spire is making a fundamental shift in how it operates its constellation. We are moving from a model where trained operators watch dashboards and escalate to experts, to one where the system is fully autonomous, self-healing, and data intelligent. This Director will lead that transformation. You will set the technical vision, define the architecture, build and inspire the team, and personally raise the standard for what modern space operations look like. 

The old model relies on operators, escalations, manual processes, and institutional knowledge locked in the heads of a few experts. It does not scale and it does not belong in a modern space company. We know what we want to replace it with: SRE principles applied to a constellation, autonomous fault handling, AI-driven anomaly detection, low toil, high data quality, and continuous improvement baked into the system. 

What This Role Is Not: 

This is not a role for someone who wants to graduate out of technical work. If your ideal week is back-to-back 1:1s, sprint ceremonies, and stakeholder syncs, this is not the right fit. We need a director who writes code, reviews architecture, challenges technical decisions, and earns the team's respect through demonstrated craft and not just tenure or title. 

What You Will Work On: 

Technical Leadership 

• Define and own the technical roadmap for autonomous constellation operations
• Set the architectural direction for the data platform, reliability systems, and automation infrastructure
• Stay hands-on: review code, prototype solutions, and get into the details when it matters
• Establish engineering standards across code quality, system design, testing, and observability, and hold the team to them
• Be the person engineers come to when the problem is genuinely hard

Team Building & Culture 

• Recruit, develop, and retain a team of 6 to 10 world-class reliability and platform engineers
• Set the pace, tone, and ambition for the team and make being on it feel like a privilege
• Create an environment where engineers grow fast, own their work, and ship things they are proud of
• Identify gaps and level up engineers through mentorship and not just management

Operational Transformation 

• Lead the shift from manual, operator-driven processes to fully automated and self-healing operations
• Define and drive toward SLOs, error budgets, and reliability targets for the constellation
• Partner with satellite operations and mission teams to translate pain into software solutions

Cross-Functional Influence 

• Be the technical voice of the team in company-wide conversations about architecture, infrastructure, and platform strategy
• Influence how Spire thinks about automation, data, and AI/ML across the broader engineering organization

Basic Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 in a technical leadership or staff-level individual contributor role
• Demonstrated track record building and shipping reliable production systems at scale. You have owned things that could not go down.
• Deep technical credibility. Engineers on your teams have respected your judgment and not just your title.
• Experience with SRE principles, reliability engineering, or large-scale automation. You have reduced toil systematically and not just complained about it.
• Strong foundation in Python, distributed systems, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience hiring and developing engineers. You know what great looks like and how to find it.
• The communication and influence skills to drive technical decisions across teams you do not directly control

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience applying AI/ML or advanced analytics to operational or monitoring problems
• Experience writing performance software in Rust
• Background in space systems, aerospace, or highly constrained real-time environments
• Experience building data lakes, telemetry platforms, or observability infrastructure at scale
• A history of leading teams through technical transformations and not just maintaining the status quo

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. _#LI-MK1

As an Inventory / Material Controller, you will be responsible for the storage, distribution and control of all materials that allow us to build our Satellites! You will play a vital part in the production team ensuring that engineering and production have availability and visibility of materials. 

The key indicator of control will be ensuring that the system and physical inventory are aligned, creating an efficient and streamlined process for inventory control. This is achieved through the competent use of database and bespoke inventory control tools. Your impeccable organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects will enable our operations to continue to grow and capability. 

Responsibilities of your role: 

• Controlling goods in/out and recording all stock movements in support of the Satellite Manufacturing facility 
• Controlling indirect Materials and Equipment 
• Ensuring that all records relating to stores are kept up to date and maintained in an efficient manner. 
• Storing goods correctly and ensuring that they are properly protected against ESD damage. 
• Carrying out housekeeping duties and ensuring that stores area is maintained in a well organised, clean and tidy manner. 
• Part receiving/labelling and storage within a controlled environment. 
• Part picking (kitting) and distributing to Manufacturing teams. 
• Quarterly Inventory Counting & Reconciliation 
• Product packaging in preparation of shipping 

Basic requirements: 

• Attention to detail in data entry and validation. 
• Competent computer skills 
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines 
• Adept at handling multiple complex tasks simultaneously 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Desirable requirements: 
• Proven experience in a similar role 
• Knowledge of inventory control 
• Competence in use of spreadsheets and databases (Microsoft & Google) 
• ESD awareness 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.
_#LI-MK1

As a Senior RFGL Product Solution Engineer, you will support Spire’s Space Reconnaissance business by leading technical engagements for RF geolocation solutions across Europe and the Rest of World. This role focuses on providing space based signals intelligence (SIGINT) and emitter geolocation services to EU, UK and allied government customers. This senior role combines solution engineering, product strategy, and mission delivery. You will partner with sales, product line leadership, and engineering to create compelling RFGL solutions, manage data delivery and collection planning, and act as the EU based product lead for the RFGL portfolio. Your expertise will help advance critical security, defense, and intelligence missions for government partners. 

What You Will Do 

• Lead technical pre sales engagements for RFGL opportunities across EU and RoW customers
• Act as the primary technical point of contact throughout the sales cycle and ongoing delivery
• Design mission focused RF geolocation solutions using Spire’s TDOA and FDOA capabilities
• Own data delivery workflows including collection management, tasking guidance, validation, and SLA compliance
• Provide technical account management support for operational customers
• Represent the RFGL product in the EU region and feed customer requirements into the global roadmap
• Deliver technical briefings, documentation, and solution designs for customer and partner engagements
• Work closely with RF operations, constellation planning, and engineering to scope feasibility and align execution
• Identify product gaps and contribute to product strategy for the RFGL portfolio
• Support RFI and RFP responses, tenders, and proof of concept trials with sales leads 
   

Key Skills 

• Strong background in SIGINT, RF engineering, geolocation or satellite ISR
• Experience in technical pre sales, solutions architecture, or mission engineering
• Understanding of RF spectrum operations, VHF and UHF and L band emitters and TDOA and FDOA methods
• Ability to translate mission requirements into technical solutions and delivery plans
• Strong communication skills suited for government and defense stakeholders
• Experience working with RF data, Linux tools, and scripting environments such as Python
• Familiarity with satellite systems, payloads, tasking and ground data pipelines 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience supporting EU or allied government RF intelligence programs
• Familiarity with IQ analysis tools and signal processing environments
• Experience with cloud based processing, containerized workflows, or distributed data systems
• Professional fluency in German and English required for engagement with EU government stakeholders
• Experience in tender and proposal processes for defense and security programs

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-DC1

As an integral member of Spire’s Growth Marketing and Go-To-Market Leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and expanding Spire’s market position across global commercial and governmental segments. 

You are a hands-on team leader: someone who sets the strategic digital direction and personally executes high-impact activities across Spire’s digital ecosystem. You lead by doing, driving excellence, mentoring colleagues through expertise, and elevating the performance of Spire’s digital and channel engine through operational mastery. 

In this role, you will own Spire’s full digital and channels ecosystem, including paid and owned channels, inbound engines, and conversion paths. You will directly lead the Junior Social Media Marketing Manager and the SDR (Sales Development Representative) working within the digital pipeline flow. You will also have a dotted-line leadership responsibility for the Website Lead, ensuring alignment across performance, and conversion initiatives. 

You will build and operate the digital engine that drives Spire’s pipeline objectives, brand visibility, and customer acquisition across Business Lines Commercial and Government. 

This role is fundamental in executing our Marketing Activation, Brand, Digital Strategy, and Sales Ops responsibilities in close collaboration with Sales and cross-functional partners. You will ensure alignment of digital activities with SPIRE’s corporate strategy, Growth Marketing objectives, and regional go-to-market needs. 

Your responsibilities 

• Digital Channel Strategy: Design, implement, and optimize multi-channel strategies tailored to commercial decision-makers and governmental buyers. This includes SEO/SEM, SEA, paid media, programmatic, social channels, email nurturing, and persona-based journeys aligned to enterprise and public-sector buying cycles. 
• Leadership of Channels & Digital Pipeline Operations: You will own all digital channels: paid, owned, earned and optimize them end-to-end for awareness, engagement, and conversion. 
  

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring the Junior Social Media Marketing Manager on channel operations, campaign execution, and performance optimization.
• Overseeing the SDR Manager and the channel push strategy e.g., lead routing, qualification standards, follow-up sequences.
• Ensuring seamless channel-to-SDR handover and improving funnel velocity across all business lines.

Website Experience Optimization (with dotted-line leadership): Own, manage, and continuously improve the global Spire website. You will work in a dotted-line leadership capacity with the Website Lead to:

• • Ensure UX and content align with digital acquisition strategy
  • Improve conversion paths across commercial and government journeys 
  • Support product launches and high-value landing pages 
  • Establish a performance-driven roadmap and operational cadence

Performance Analytics & KPI Leadership: Together with SalesOps, you will define and monitor the KPIs that drive digital excellence. You will extract insights, continuously optimize campaigns, increase demand capture, and deliver measurable pipeline impact across markets.

Hands-on Digital Execution (Core to the Role): As a hands-on leader, you will personally execute and oversee critical digital marketing activities to ensure high technical quality and operational speed:

• • Building and optimizing landing pages for campaigns and government programs
  • Managing and improving HubSpot campaigns, workflows, email journeys, and lead scoring
  • Running paid advertising campaigns (search, display, LinkedIn, retargeting)
  • Executing SEO optimizations, technical fixes, and structural enhancements
  • Creating and testing email journeys and nurture sequences
  • Running A/B tests for messaging, CTAs, layouts, and creative
  • Publishing and maintaining digital content in coordination with Brand & Content
  • Coaching your team on digital best practices and operational excellence

Your leadership is rooted in expertise: you show what “great” looks like through hands-on mastery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• • You will collaborate with Marketing Activation, Brand, SalesOps, Sales, IT, Compliance, and regional field teams to ensure digital marketing supports all stages of the lifecycle, from awareness to conversion to expansion.
  • You lead cross-functional digital initiatives and act as the subject-matter expert for all digital and channel topics. You guide stakeholders and support team members through influence, expertise, and results-driven direction. 

Desired skillset 

• A strategic thinker who leads through hands-on execution and digital craftsmanship.
• 5–8+ years of experience in digital B2B marketing within SaaS, analytics, aerospace, or other technology-driven industries.
• Proven success building digital strategies that engage commercial buyers and governmental audiences.
• Strong experience with marketing automation, CRM integration, analytics tools, paid media, and Martech ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize websites, improve technical content, and drive measurable pipeline growth.
• Deep analytical skills and a data-driven approach to testing, optimization, and insights.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring team members and cross-functional partners.
• Experience coordinating SDR workflows or demand-to-SDR handover processes is a plus.
• Innovative, self-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, global organization.
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus. 

Shape the future with us 

Join SPIRE on an exciting growth journey, shaping how we communicate, engage, and inspire audiences around the globe. Your work will directly influence how our space-based data products are perceived and will strengthen our global brand presence. #LI-MI1

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer (Rust) to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities.

Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do as a Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer:

• Develop daemons in Rust that interface with embedded systems using low- level protocols
• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes
• Integrate C code for specific hardware interfaces
• Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems
• Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs and system architectures
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in embedded systems development using Rust
• Knowledge of or adaptability to Linux-based development (Ubuntu) 
• Proficiency in integrating C code with Rust projects
• Experience with real-time communication protocols
• Experience with inter-process communication protocols
• Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers
• Excellent documentation skills

Preferred Skills: 

• Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems in any industry
• Experience with Yocto for embedded systems
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with project management tools
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
• Knowledge of telemetry and command systems
• Experience with formal verification methods for critical software components
• Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems for embedded applications

Tools and Technologies: Rust, C | Scripting languages (Bash/Python) | Ubuntu (development environment)  | Yocto (target environment) | Version control using Git

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer (Rust) to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities.

Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do as a Spacecraft Embedded Software Engineer:

• Develop daemons in Rust that interface with embedded systems using low- level protocols
• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes
• Integrate C code for specific hardware interfaces
• Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems
• Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs and system architectures
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in embedded systems development using Rust
• Knowledge of or adaptability to Linux-based development (Ubuntu) 
• Proficiency in integrating C code with Rust projects
• Experience with real-time communication protocols
• Experience with inter-process communication protocols
• Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers
• Excellent documentation skills

Preferred Skills: 

• Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems in any industry
• Experience with Yocto for embedded systems
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with project management tools
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
• Knowledge of telemetry and command systems
• Experience with formal verification methods for critical software components
• Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems for embedded applications

Tools and Technologies: Rust, C | Scripting languages (Bash/Python) | Ubuntu (development environment)  | Yocto (target environment) | Version control using Git

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our Platform team supporting Spacecraft Operations. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting other disciplines by focusing on the embedded software aspects of our satellite systems. The Platform team interfaces directly with many engineering groups to conduct R&D, design, manufacturing, and operations activities, ultimately ensuring all current and future spacecraft systems satisfy their mission.

Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer:

• Design, implement and test, deploy and maintain embedded firmware
• Collaborate with other engineering functions on scoping, architecture and system design
• Resolve on-orbit and on-ground issues related to embedded systems
• Implement, optimize and maintain various serial protocols
• Design and develop interface tools to improve abstraction between the embedded system and other satellite components 
• Debug and resolve complex embedded systems issues in a timely manner
• Write and maintain technical documentation

Key Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Mastery of Embedded C programming language
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Python and Bash
• Extensive experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), specifically FreeRTOS
• Familiarity with serial protocols and implementations
• Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in debugging embedded systems
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience developing on Linux (Ubuntu)
• A base level of mathematical knowledge (engineering mathematic or similar)
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with space systems or satellite technology
• Familiarity working to coding standards and using static analysis tools
• Experience writing Rust for resource constrained environments (embedded Linux)
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Knowledge of control systems and algorithms

Tools and Technologies:

• FreeRTOS for real-time operating system implementation
• GNU ARM Embedded Toolchain for code compilation
• GDB for debugging, complemented by extensive use of serial and/or CAN debugging
• Experience with debugging techniques for systems without JTAG access, particularly for remote issue resolution
• Familiarity with manual testing procedures for embedded interface code
• Experience working with Arm Cortex Microcontrollers
• Version control using Git

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

We are looking for a Spacecraft Software Engineer (GNSS) to join our team working at the intersection of satellite payloads, scientific computing, and data delivery systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining both the flight and ground software that powers our satellite-based GNSS missions. You’ll work across system layers—from embedded software to cloud data pipelines—to help ensure the accurate and timely delivery of mission-critical scientific data to our customers.   

This is a high-impact role where autonomy, creativity, and technical breadth are key.   

What You'll Do as a Senior Software Engineer:

• Develop and maintain scientific and command & control software for GNSS-based satellite payloads using a variety of software stacks.   

• Build and operate ground-based automation systems for efficient data extraction, transformation, and delivery from the satellite to end users.   

• Collaborate closely with flight operations to troubleshoot and ensure consistent, high-quality data delivery.   

• Engage with other system engineers, payload developers, and mission operators to continuously evolve the software in support of scientific objectives.   
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold software reliability and traceability.   

Who You Are (Required Qualifications):

We're looking for someone with at least 5 of the following qualifications:   

• Proficient in at least one of C++ or Python, and capable of picking up new tools and languages as needed.   

• Experience in FPGA development (VHDL or HLS) for signal processing or control systems.   

• Solid background in DSP techniques and theory, especially in the context of RF or GNSS.   

• Familiarity with GNSS signal processing and/or scientific applications such as GNSS-RO, GNSS-R, or PNT algorithms.   

• Skilled in cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS), backend development, and managing data via scalable storage/database solutions.   

• A lifelong learner—curious, adaptable, and open to new challenges outside your immediate expertise.   

• Demonstrates strong work ethics and a focus on impactful contributions to the mission and team.   

• Capable of independently navigating technical challenges and making forward progress without constant direction.   

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working on satellite payloads or in the aerospace domain.   

• Experience building telemetry and data visualization tools.   

• Contribution to open-source scientific or aerospace-related software projects. 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

We are looking for a Spacecraft Software Engineer (GNSS) to join our team working at the intersection of satellite payloads, scientific computing, and data delivery systems. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining both the flight and ground software that powers our satellite-based GNSS missions. You’ll work across system layers—from embedded software to cloud data pipelines—to help ensure the accurate and timely delivery of mission-critical scientific data to our customers.   

This is a high-impact role where autonomy, creativity, and technical breadth are key.   

What You'll Do as a Senior Software Engineer:

• Develop and maintain scientific and command & control software for GNSS-based satellite payloads using a variety of software stacks.   

• Build and operate ground-based automation systems for efficient data extraction, transformation, and delivery from the satellite to end users.   

• Collaborate closely with flight operations to troubleshoot and ensure consistent, high-quality data delivery.   

• Engage with other system engineers, payload developers, and mission operators to continuously evolve the software in support of scientific objectives.   
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to uphold software reliability and traceability.   

Who You Are (Required Qualifications):

We're looking for someone with at least 5 of the following qualifications:   

• Proficient in at least one of C++ or Python, and capable of picking up new tools and languages as needed.   

• Experience in FPGA development (VHDL or HLS) for signal processing or control systems.   

• Solid background in DSP techniques and theory, especially in the context of RF or GNSS.   

• Familiarity with GNSS signal processing and/or scientific applications such as GNSS-RO, GNSS-R, or PNT algorithms.   

• Skilled in cloud-based systems (e.g., AWS), backend development, and managing data via scalable storage/database solutions.   

• A lifelong learner—curious, adaptable, and open to new challenges outside your immediate expertise.   

• Demonstrates strong work ethics and a focus on impactful contributions to the mission and team.   

• Capable of independently navigating technical challenges and making forward progress without constant direction.   

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience working on satellite payloads or in the aerospace domain.   

• Experience building telemetry and data visualization tools.   

• Contribution to open-source scientific or aerospace-related software projects. 

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-RK1

About the Role 

You'll focus on hands-on design and implementation of security related software, to shift security left in our development processes. This includes embedding automated controls such as SBOMs and vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines; maintaining and updating our internal shared libraries and infrastructure for authentication, authorization, and logging; and assisting with monitoring tools for operational services. Where needed, you'll help align systems with NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements, collaborating closely with the Principal Security Engineer, AWS infra team, dev tooling team, chief software engineer, and cybersecurity/GRC group.

You'll work in a lean, impact-focused environment—prioritizing deliverables like secure code and architecture with bureaucracy handled by the TPM/GRC org as much as possible. Occasional engagement in security discussions with government entities may be involved, under the principal security engineer's guidance.

~80-90% hands-on work, with the remainder on collaboration and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Security Controls in SDLC: Assist in integrating security automation into pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions/ArgoCD for SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM generation, and vulnerability scanning).
• Support Shared Libraries and Infra: Contribute to evolving standard libraries/infra for authn/authz, logging, and other runtime security features, including testing and updates.
• Contribute to CMMC Compliance: Hands-on support for implementing controls (e.g., encryption, secure configurations, monitoring) to meet/exceed CMMC Level 2 requirements in AC, IA, SC, and SI families, building on our ISO 27001 foundation.
• Assist with Reviews and Models: Participate in security architecture reviews, code audits, and threat modeling; help identify and remediate issues like API vulnerabilities or supply chain risks.
• Team Collaboration: Engage in code reviews, pair programming sessions, and tooling development to advance secure practices; provide peer support within the security engineering team.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years in software or security engineering, with at least 3+ years in security-focused roles. Experience with secure cloud systems (AWS), CI/CD security, and compliance efforts (e.g., NIST, CMMC, or FedRAMP).
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in container security (Docker/Kubernetes), security tools (e.g., Trivy, Snyk, Falco, OPA), and programming languages for tooling (Python, Rust). Understanding of modern attacks and defenses.
• Security Acumen: Knowledge of common threats (e.g., injection, lateral movement), controls (NIST 800-53 mappings), DevSecOps practices, SBOMs, zero-trust principles, and SIEM-integrated logging.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate constructively with internal teams and contribute to external security discussions as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with AWS security services (e.g., GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config) and IaC tools (Terraform).
• Experience with embedded or satellite security (e.g., secure boot, over-the-air updates).
• Contributions to open-source security projects.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSSLP, OSCP, GIAC) demonstrating practical expertise.
• Proven ability to work in small, agile teams and learn from senior mentors.

Bonus

• Other: Experience in regulated industries (defense/aerospace); clearance for sensitive data handling.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-DC1

About the Role 

You'll focus on hands-on design and implementation of security related software, to shift security left in our development processes. This includes embedding automated controls such as SBOMs and vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines; maintaining and updating our internal shared libraries and infrastructure for authentication, authorization, and logging; and assisting with monitoring tools for operational services. Where needed, you'll help align systems with NIST 800-171/CMMC requirements, collaborating closely with the Principal Security Engineer, AWS infra team, dev tooling team, chief software engineer, and cybersecurity/GRC group.

You'll work in a lean, impact-focused environment—prioritizing deliverables like secure code and architecture with bureaucracy handled by the TPM/GRC org as much as possible. Occasional engagement in security discussions with government entities may be involved, under the principal security engineer's guidance.

~80-90% hands-on work, with the remainder on collaboration and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Security Controls in SDLC: Assist in integrating security automation into pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions/ArgoCD for SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM generation, and vulnerability scanning).
• Support Shared Libraries and Infra: Contribute to evolving standard libraries/infra for authn/authz, logging, and other runtime security features, including testing and updates.
• Contribute to CMMC Compliance: Hands-on support for implementing controls (e.g., encryption, secure configurations, monitoring) to meet/exceed CMMC Level 2 requirements in AC, IA, SC, and SI families, building on our ISO 27001 foundation.
• Assist with Reviews and Models: Participate in security architecture reviews, code audits, and threat modeling; help identify and remediate issues like API vulnerabilities or supply chain risks.
• Team Collaboration: Engage in code reviews, pair programming sessions, and tooling development to advance secure practices; provide peer support within the security engineering team.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years in software or security engineering, with at least 3+ years in security-focused roles. Experience with secure cloud systems (AWS), CI/CD security, and compliance efforts (e.g., NIST, CMMC, or FedRAMP).
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in container security (Docker/Kubernetes), security tools (e.g., Trivy, Snyk, Falco, OPA), and programming languages for tooling (Python, Rust). Understanding of modern attacks and defenses.
• Security Acumen: Knowledge of common threats (e.g., injection, lateral movement), controls (NIST 800-53 mappings), DevSecOps practices, SBOMs, zero-trust principles, and SIEM-integrated logging.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to collaborate constructively with internal teams and contribute to external security discussions as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with AWS security services (e.g., GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config) and IaC tools (Terraform).
• Experience with embedded or satellite security (e.g., secure boot, over-the-air updates).
• Contributions to open-source security projects.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CSSLP, OSCP, GIAC) demonstrating practical expertise.
• Proven ability to work in small, agile teams and learn from senior mentors.

Bonus

• Other: Experience in regulated industries (defense/aerospace); clearance for sensitive data handling.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-DC1

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer with a background in electronics to join our growing Quality team. The role will focus on quality assurance of Spire’s electronic systems, ensuring the reliability and compliance, both within spacecraft hardware and ground-based supporting equipment. Alongside your specialism, you will also contribute across the broader quality domains including manufacturing, supplier quality, engineering, and process improvement. 

The Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with managers and team leads, to implement effective quality measures within their respective teams. 

To excel as a Quality Engineer at Spire, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional problem-solving abilities, ensuring that all processes and products consistently meet or exceed established quality standards. 

What You’ll Do as Quality Engineer:  

Electronics Quality (Primary Focus): 

• Develop and implement quality strategies for electronic assemblies & parts, covering internal developments, COTS components, PCBs, and embedded systems across the full product lifecycle.
• Co-ordinate and support engineering design, test, and manufacturing teams in conducting failure analyses, root-cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions (e.g. RCA, 8D, 5-Why).
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on in-process quality performance.
• Provide quality oversight of electronic manufacturing processes, including soldering, PCB assembly, reflow, conformal coating, and component selection.
• Collaborate with design engineering to drive DFM, DFT, and reliability improvements. 

 Broader Quality Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and improve the organisation’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001, working towards AS9100).
• Support quality planning, audits, document control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Chair cross-functional problem-solving activities across functional domains.
• Participate in supplier evaluations, audits, and ongoing performance management.
• Support production quality activities including first article inspections, process capability, and product acceptance (including environmental and reliability testing).
• Contribute to risk management and compliance across internal and external stakeholders. 

 Key Skills: 

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Solid understanding of IPC standards (e.g. IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) and electronics manufacturing best practices.
• Strong experience in electronics manufacturing, quality engineering, or hardware reliability.
• Demonstrated use of quality management methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or 8D problem solving.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, BOMs, and test documentation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced engineering or high-reliability environment (space, aerospace, defence, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines. 

 Preferred Skills: 

• Familiarity with high-reliability engineering or quality assurance standards used in regulated technical industries.
• Familiarity with incoming inspection processes for electronic components.
• Understanding of reliability testing methods (e.g. thermal cycling, vibration, HALT/HASS).
• Experience working with configuration management or document control systems.
• IPC-A-610 Certification.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Linux/Software Engineer to join our Platform team (folks looking after the spacecraft). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities. Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do as a Embedded Linux/Software Engineer:

• Maintain and develop daemons that interface with embedded systems using low-level protocols and higher-level protocols for business logic
• Implement communication interfaces between embedded systems and higher-level processes
• Integrate C libraries for specific hardware interfaces
• Contribute to the design and implementation of fault-tolerant systems
• Collaborate closely with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure optimal software-hardware integration
• Spin up new designs and maintain existing products with Yocto - focused on
• Xilinx MPSoC systems, but we also support number of other systems

Key Skills:

• C/C++, Bash and Python
• Proficiency working with the Yocto framework: (for application design and base OS modifications including kernel modules)
• Knowledge of a Linux-based development environment (Ubuntu)
• Experience with real-time communication protocols (low level: CAN/UART/SPI/I2C)
• Experience with inter-process communication protocols (higher level mostly IP based)
• Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate effectively with hardware engineers (especially for board bring up and test)
• Excellent documentation skills Preferred Skills: Working knowledge or Rust would be a bonus
• Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems in any industry
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with project management tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems
• Knowledge of telemetry and command systems
• Experience with formal verification methods for critical software components
• Experience in implementing Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) systems for embedded applications Tools and Technologies: · C, C++
• Scripting languages (Bash/Python)
• Yocto, Bitbake
• Ubuntu (development environment)
• Version control using Git We value adaptability and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed for the role.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI

We are seeking a mid- level Software Engineer to join a team responsible for designing the tools used to test satellites. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing software for our satellite systems, contributing to the expansion and enhancement of our space-based data collection capabilities. Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!

What You’ll Do as a Software Engineer

• Core systems: Designing and developing code used to fully test our satellites. Making improvements to our existing codebase to enhance functionality, usability, robustness, performance, writing and testing new code to integrate
• Supporting the Manufacturing team with any software test requests that occur during the production life of a satellite. This will also cover any software escalations the manufacturing team may occur during their testing.
• Satellite application platform: Writing tests for the automated execution of tasks on the satellite to meet manufacturing requirements or changing testing needs.
• Actively contributing to design architecture, efficient refactoring and redesigning of existing software products
• Collaborate closely with the other Engineering teams to ensure optimal software-hardware integration
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools
• Act as a team lead to junior engineers, mentoring, guiding and promoting best coding practices.
• Maintain our internal web tool (Flask)

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in development using Python (at least 2 years)
• Knowledge of or adaptability to Linux-based development (Ubuntu)
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills
• Experienced in debugging and peer reviewing
• Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with Rust would be beneficial
• Pytest for unit testing
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with project management tools
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash

Tools and Technologies:

• Python
• Pytest
• Scripting languages (Bash)
• Ubuntu (development environment)
• Version control using Git
• Rust would be an excellent competitive advantage
• Flask We value adaptability and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies as needed for the role.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. #LI-MI

As a GNC/AOCS Engineer - Avionics at Spire, you will operate as part of a technical team who maintains responsibility across the full lifecycle of the Spire GNC product and its subcomponents. The GNC team interfaces directly with many engineering groups to conduct R&D, design, manufacturing, and operations activities, ultimately ensuring all current and future spacecraft systems satisfy their mission. Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!  

What You’ll Do:  

• Design, evaluate, select, qualify and implement flight sensors, including magnetometers, sun sensors, inertial measurement devices, Earth sensors, and/or star trackers.
• Design, evaluate, select, qualify and implement flight actuators, including magnetic torque elements, reaction wheels, and propulsion systems.
• Design, implement and maintain simulation models for GNC subcomponents in our 6-DOF simulation environment.
• Technical ownership of current and future GNC avionics peripherals, supporting troubleshooting, design and updates to improve reliability and performance.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and systems engineers, to integrate avionics solutions into the larger platform.
• Develop component qualification and acceptance processes and be hands-on in laboratory and manufacturing environments. 

Key Skills:   

• Experience with flight sensors for spacecraft attitude determination/estimation.
• Experience with actuators, including actuator sizing, modelling, design and integration.
• A solid foundation in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control algorithms, with emphasis sensor ingestions and actuator command calculation.
• Experience working hands-on with HW and familiarity with 'hardware-in-the-loop` simulation.
• Experience developing software using C/Python.
• Have experience or familiarity with the Linux development environment.
• Have experience working with external engineering contractors.  

Preferred Skills:  

• Experience writing flight software.
• Experience designing and/or implementing Kalman filters and feedback control for attitude estimation.
• Experience with C or C++ development for embedded systems.
• Experience with spacecraft design.
• Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing.
• Experience with spacecraft operations and maintenance.
• Experience identifying and resolving system anomalies.
• Experience creating and maintaining integration and test campaigns for attitude determination and control systems, including hardware and software.  

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.  

Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. 

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