Space Systems Solutions Architect
PlanetRemote
Full Time
Posted December 4, 2025
$203k - $254k
Not Specified
Remote
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Job Description
The role involves designing and delivering satellite-based solutions for U.S. government and defense clients, supporting strategic pursuits, and acting as a technical liaison to ensure customer requirements are met through innovative space and geospatial technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver satellite-based solutions for U.S. government and defense customers
- Translate customer requirements into technical concepts, proposals, and deliverables
- Support strategic pursuits by providing pre-sales technical expertise and aligning solutions with company capabilities
- Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams to ensure alignment
- Contribute technical input to U.S.-based strategic projects, including mission partnerships and technology demonstrations
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Remote Sensing, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 12 years of experience in a customer-facing technical role such as Solutions Engineer, Systems Engineer, or Technical Pre-Sales within the space, aerospace, defense, or geospatial industry.
- Strong understanding of satellite systems, remote sensing, and geospatial data applications.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally across engineering, product, and business development teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US TS SCI security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the year domestically for customer meetings and events.
- Experience with mission operations, satellite integration, or aerospace manufacturing is a plus.
- Familiarity with U.S. government acquisition processes, contracts, or DoD IC customer environments is highly desired.
- Employment contingent upon the candidate's ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
Salary Range (varies by location): 217,900 - 272,400 USD (NYC), 231,500 - 289,400 USD (San Francisco), 203,300 - 254,100 USD (US National)
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