Jobs at Xona Space Systems

As a DevOps Engineer, you'll develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate testing, manage infrastructure, and improve build processes for high-quality software releases.

As a Junior Software Developer, you will design and execute software test procedures for satellite systems, implement automated testing frameworks, and validate hardware interactions.

The Build & Release Software Engineer will design and optimize build systems, manage CI/CD workflows, and improve software development processes for satellite systems using C++ in embedded Linux environments.

The Mechanical Engineer will design and manage RF systems hardware, ensuring project delivery from design to testing within a collaborative team.

Lead development and architecture of navigation subsystems (precise positioning, orbit determination, clock estimation, atmospheric modeling, integrity monitoring), mentor engineers, and translate algorithms into flight-ready software and interfaces with payload and systems engineering.

The Sys Admin role involves managing enterprise SaaS tools, supporting secure environments, ensuring compliance, and coordinating data across systems.

Design and implement high-performance signal-processing solutions for LEO PNT satellite systems, focusing on FPGA optimization, DSP algorithms, and hardware integration.

Own full-cycle recruiting for high-priority technical roles while mentoring a team of recruiters. Source, engage, and close candidates; partner with executives and hiring managers; enforce consistent interview processes, evaluation standards, and high-quality candidate communication.

Design, build, and qualify spacecraft fluid and pressurized gas systems end-to-end: component selection, CAD/BOM ownership, test infrastructure, automation for ground tests, DOT compliance, and integration with satellite bus.

Lead architecture and detailed design of high-voltage power electronics for satellite propulsion from concept through flight qualification. Responsibilities include DC-DC converter and control electronics design, component selection/qualification, analysis for electrical/thermal/radiation environments, prototyping, test plan development, troubleshooting, spacecraft integration, and supporting manufacturability and production.

Design and implement algorithms for orbit controls including orbit determination, station-keeping, maneuver execution, and analysis to ensure spacecraft efficiency and safety.

Develop production-grade software for a satellite communication system, focusing on cybersecurity and cryptography. Implement cryptographic modules, defensive programming techniques, and lead ground software development.

As the first Brand Designer / Art Director, you'll develop and evolve Xona's visual identity, create compelling visual storytelling, and ensure brand consistency across multiple platforms.

The Site Reliability Engineer will architect and manage ground infrastructure for satellite systems, ensuring high availability, automating deployments, and optimizing data management systems.

The Sr. Flight Dynamics Engineer will design and analyze satellite constellation architecture, perform orbital analysis, and develop collision avoidance strategies for LEO missions.

The Regulatory & Policy Manager will lead engagements with government and regulatory bodies, shaping the company's regulatory strategy while ensuring compliance with international laws governing commercial space activities.

Design and implement algorithms and software for orbit determination and maneuver execution, focusing on automated station-keeping and disposal.

Design and build mission control software for spacecraft operations, including backend services, APIs, and front-end interfaces while leading development processes.

Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs while building and maintaining device management systems. Develop internal operations software and ensure cloud-native microservices' reliability in AWS, using Python and C++ for various development tasks.

As a Sr. FPGA Engineer, you will design space-based navigation payloads, creating RTL for FPGAs, and developing secure hardware modules. You will work on signal processing systems, collaborate on satellite hardware functionality, and simulate as well as test designs for reliability in space environments.