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Mission Brief ยท Science & Research

Satellite Systems Engineer

Polaris Aerospace๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธSeattle, United StatesFull-TimeOn-site
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Salary Readout
$140,000 โ€“ $180,000
Deadline ยท In 21 days
Competitive Salary
$140,000 โ€“ $180,000
Employment Type
Full-Time
Work Mode
On-site
Location
Seattle, United States
Posted
1 day ago
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01 ยท Overview

About This Mission

Polaris Aerospace is hiring a Satellite Systems Engineer to join our Seattle team. You'll partner with cross-functional teams to ship high-impact work in a fast-moving, globally distributed environment. We're looking for someone excited to shape the future of aerospace and grow with a mission-driven organization.

Design guidance, navigation and control for Earth-imaging sats.

02 ยท Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • 01
    Own delivery of key science research initiatives end-to-end.
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    Collaborate with global stakeholders across multiple time zones.
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    Mentor peers and contribute to team culture and best practices.
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    Measure outcomes with clear metrics and iterate quickly.
03 ยท Requirements

What You'll Need

  • 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
  • Strong written and spoken English; additional languages a plus.
  • Track record of delivering results in an ambiguous environment.
  • Comfort working with distributed, multicultural teams.
04 ยท Benefits & Perks

Mission Rewards

Competitive base salary + performance bonus
Comprehensive health & dental coverage
Paid annual leave & sick days
Learning & development budget
Modern equipment & home-office stipend
Flexible working hours
05 ยท Visa & Relocation

Crossing Borders

H-1B, O-1, L-1 visas widely sponsored by mid/large employers.

Country
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States
Avg. Salary
$95,000
Top Industries
Tech, Finance, Healthcare
06 ยท About the Employer

Polaris Aerospace

Designs small satellites and launch systems for commercial imaging and connectivity constellations.

5,600 employeesSeattle, USAFounded 2008
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