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AscendArc, Inc.

Head of Payload Engineering

AscendArc, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, us, 97078

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Overview Come join us in shaping the future! Get in on the ground floor as an early‑leader of our Payload team as the Head of Payload Engineering developing a revolutionary satellite communications system. Lead the design, qualification, manufacturing and delivery of a high‑throughput satellite payload. Assemble a team of experts and provide guidance and mentoring. Lead trades and make fundamental decisions about the payload design. Take responsibility for overall payload hardware, software and performance deliverables. Collaborate across teams, following best practices and procedures.

Ascend Arcis is a seed‑stage startup founded to revolutionize the satellite communications industry. We are looking for doers who want to work in a ground‑breaking and fast‑paced environment. Our success will depend on your energy, skill, and creativity.

Responsibilities

Leadership of a payload design team

Responsibility for overall performance, schedule and cost of the payload

The ability to run system level trades and make key design decisions

Help set up payload manufacturing and delivery

Work closely with mechanical and bus systems peers

Recruit key skills and foster a collaborative work environment

Qualifications

Deep knowledge of communications satellite payload design and operations

Knowledge and/or experience with:

Coverage analysis

Microwave antennas and feeds

FCC and ITU regulations

Qualification of space flight hardware

Electronics and payload manufacturing

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, science, math or a related field

At least 10+ years of experience with satellite payload design

Interest and ability to work in a fast‑paced, startup environment

Strong written and interpersonal skills

Compensation The base salary range for this position is $200,000-275,000/year. When determining an individual’s compensation, we consider several factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data, so pay for this role may vary from the amounts listed.

Legal Eligibility to Work Due to U.S. export control regulations, this position is only open to “U.S. persons.” That means you must be a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or have refugee/asylee status. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants on temporary work visas (such as H‑1B, TN, O‑1, etc.) for this role.

Ascend Arcis is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor or legally protected status.

Ready to apply?

Can you confirm you meet the eligibility requirements outlined below?

A U.S. citizen

A lawful permanent resident (green card holder)

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