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Payload jobs in the space industry

Payload roles build the instrument the mission exists for: optical and SAR imagers, spectrometers, communications payloads and in-space manufacturing hardware. The work combines optics, RF, detectors and calibration with the systems engineering needed to fly them, and it sits close to the customer and the data.

39 open roles, verified daily

39 open roles, newest first

Electronics Engineering Manager, Radar Payload Team Verified today

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadYou'll lead ICEYE's radar payload and downlink systems team through complete hardware development cycles, managing 5+ electronics and RF engineers from junior to staff level. Coordinate complex PCB and RF subsystems, manage timelines and resources, and bridge technical execution with organizational goals.Hybrid

Electronics Engineer, Radar Payload Team Verified today

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadDesign board-level electronics and power control circuits for ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar satellite payloads. You will own schematic and PCB development, testing, and cross-team collaboration to deliver reliable systems for Earth observation missions.Hybrid

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Abu Dhabi Verified today

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

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Berlin Verified today

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

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Espoo Verified today

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

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Greece Verified today

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

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Poland Verified today

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

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Portugal Verified today

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

RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team Verified today

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

SAR Launch Specialist Verified today

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadYou will own SAR satellite launch mission deliverables, ensuring satellites are launch-ready and correctly deployed into orbit. Coordinate launch campaigns with service providers like SpaceX and ExoLaunch, manage technical requirements, and mitigate risks across ICEYE's production facilities.On site

Senior Electronics Engineer, Radar Payload Team Verified today

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadYou'll design and validate the core electronics powering ICEYE's synthetic aperture radar satellite payloads. Lead board-level systems for power and RF control, working across analog design, testing, and production support in a growing space mission team.On site

Senior RF Engineer, Radar Payload Team Verified today

ICEYE · Espoo · PayloadYou'll own RF subsystems across the complete radar chain, from Tx/Rx and front-end through frequency conversion and filtering to digital interfaces. Design, simulate, validate and lab-test X-band and above circuits, driving technical decisions that deliver flight-ready SAR hardware for Earth observation intelligence.Hybrid

RF SIGINT Technical Analyst Verified today

Vantor · Reston, VA · Payload

Computer Vision Engineer III - Optics Engineer Verified today

Sierra Space · 2 Locations · Payload

Senior Thermal Engineer – Payload Systems Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Payload

Senior Payload Engineer Verified today

ReOrbit · Helsinki, FI · Payload

Senior Digital Comms Payload Engineer Verified today

Open Cosmos · Didcot, GB · Payload

Electro-Optical Engineer (All levels) Verified today

Impulse Space · Redondo Beach · Payload

Electro-Optical Engineer II Verified today

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

Engineering Manager, Electro-Optical Systems Verified today

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

Senior Electrical Engineer, Imager Verified today

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

Payload Systems Engineer Verified today

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

Radar Engineer Verified today

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

Payload Systems Engineer Verified today

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

High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today

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

Software Engineer, Hardware Test & Automation (Optical Payloads) Verified today

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

Sr. High-Speed Electro-Optical IC Engineer (RFIC Engineering) Verified today

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

Senior Scientist II/Principal (EO/IR Image Analysis) Verified today

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

Staff Communications Payload Lead Engineer Verified today

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

Senior Program Manager, EO/IR Verified today

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

Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Verified today

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

Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI) Verified today

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

Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial) Verified today

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

Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI) Verified today

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

Staff Electro-Optical Payload Engineer Verified today

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

GNSS Navigation and Estimation Engineer Verified today

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

GNSS Engineer Verified today

Xona Space · London, England · Payload

GNSS Engineer Verified today

Xona Space · Burlingame, California · Payload

Sr. GNSS Receiver Engineer Verified today

Xona Space · Burlingame, California · Payload