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Muon Space

Senior Program Manager, EO/IR

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$131K - $198K/yr

... remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate ...

Agile IT

In-House Full-Time Bookkeeper

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

Our customers build fighter jet components, naval propulsion systems, satellite payloads, and ... This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States. You will work in ...

Agile IT

In-House Full-Time Bookkeeper

San Diego, CA · Remote

Our customers build fighter jet components, naval propulsion systems, satellite payloads, and ... This is a fully remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States. You will work in ...

Muon Space

Senior Optomechanical Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$166K - $223K/yr

... remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate ...

Muon Space

Microwave Systems Lead

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$202K - $223K/yr

... remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate ...

Muon Space

Staff Optical Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site +1

$166K - $223K/yr

... remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate ...

The Aerospace Corporation

Optical Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$137K - $177K/yr

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country's space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic people create and flourish in electronics ...

SpaceX

Partnerships Manager (Starlink Mobile)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

$125K - $165K/yr

... remote sensors and devices, and people in emergency situations. You can learn more about the next ... unprecedented payload capacity to low-Earth orbit in a single launch, Starlink Mobile's next ...

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What is the difference between Remote Payload vs Remote Data Analyst?

AspectRemote PayloadRemote Data Analyst
Required CredentialsTechnical certifications, programming skillsDegree in data science, statistics, or related field
Work EnvironmentTechnical teams, development projectsData analysis, reporting, visualization tasks
Industry UsageCybersecurity, software development, data transferBusiness, finance, healthcare, marketing
Common Search IntentUnderstanding technical data transfer rolesAnalyzing data remotely for insights

Remote Payload typically involves technical roles related to data transfer, cybersecurity, or software development, requiring programming skills and technical certifications. Remote Data Analysts focus on analyzing and interpreting data to support business decisions, often requiring a background in data science or statistics. While both roles may work remotely, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

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Proposal and Capture Specialist

Space Kinetic

El Segundo, CA • On-site, Remote

$90K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

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Job description

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
Who We Are:
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different - an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures - where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a 'one-to-many' system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
What You'll Do:
As a Proposal Writer at Space Kinetic, you will play a critical role in securing the partnerships, contracts, and funding that power our mission. You will lead the development of high-quality proposals for government agencies, commercial customers, and strategic partners: translating complex technical concepts into compelling, clear, and compliant narratives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and business development, offering a unique opportunity to shape how our technology is understood and adopted by the market.
This is a full-time position that can either be worked onsite at the El Segundo office or remote.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead proposals from opportunity analysis and outlining through final submission.
  • Write technically accurate content for DoD, SBIR, NASA, commercial, and strategic opportunities.
  • Translate engineering and strategy inputs into clear narratives, graphics, and proposal components.
  • Ensure compliance with RFP, RFI, and BAA requirements and submission protocols.
  • Manage proposal schedules, content collection, technical reviews, color-team reviews, and production.
  • Maintain reusable content, including boilerplate, past performance, capability statements, and graphics.

What It Takes:
  • Bachelor's degree in Writing, Engineering, Business, Communications, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of proposal writing, technical writing, or government contracting experience.
  • Understanding of government procurement, including FAR-based solicitations, SBIR/STTR programs, and OTA or commercial pathways.
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and compelling content.
  • Strong writing, editing, organization, and project management skills.
  • Experience with compliance matrices, color reviews, proposal outlines, and related proposal tools.
  • Ability to manage evolving priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI clearance.

What We'd Love:
  • Aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing proposal experience.
  • Experience with large-scale IDIQ, BAA, FOA, or SBIR Phase II/III proposals.
  • Understanding of classified program workflows.
  • Experience creating graphics, infographics, or data visualizations.

Where You'll Be:
  • The position can be onsite in El Segundo, CA or worked remotely.

What We Offer:
  • Equity-Based Compensation
  • Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

ITAR Requirements:
This position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Protected Individual as defined by law), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Pay Range
$90,000-$125,000 USD

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