Jobs at Xona Space Systems

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.

Design and deliver the spacecraft S-Band TT&C radio end-to-end: architecture, schematic and PCB layout, link budgets, EMI/EMC compliance, testing, bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional integration for spaceflight.

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

Develop and validate navigation estimation pipelines (including PPP), build real-time constellation monitoring tools, troubleshoot algorithm performance, and collaborate with senior engineers to take ownership of navigation subsystems.

Lead mechanical architect for satellite propulsion hardware, driving CAD design, FEA and thermal analysis, materials selection, prototyping, environmental testing (TVAC), DFM with vendors, and production transition. Define test plans, inspection and assembly procedures, and support supplier evaluation to deliver flight-ready, high-reliability hardware.

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

Design, implement, test, and optimize RF systems across spacecraft payloads and ground monitoring for a next-generation GNSS. Tasks include PCB/antenna design, RF circuit tuning, simulation, bench testing, data analysis, and supporting off-site test events while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Serve as the customer-facing technical program manager for commercial accounts: align schedules, requirements, and contract deliverables; coordinate cross-functional teams; grow and maintain customer relationships; report to leadership; improve processes and reporting; and manage program delivery in a fast-paced startup environment.

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

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.

Coordinate domestic and international shipments of flight and engineering hardware; manage packing, carriers, customs documentation, tracking, receiving, inventory, kitting, and production-floor material movement. Ensure compliance with export, ESD, FOD, quality, and safety requirements while supporting cross-functional teams and urgent logistics needs.

Manage master production schedule, release and track work orders, coordinate capacity, materials and staffing, monitor WIP and production issues, use MRP/MES/ERP and Excel to optimize planning, and continuously improve planning processes across facilities.

Design, develop, and integrate spacecraft electrical systems including power subsystems, avionics, and interconnects. Perform schematic capture and PCB layout, participate in design reviews, develop and execute electrical test plans from breadboard to flight hardware, troubleshoot in-lab using standard test equipment, support component selection, create electrical ICDs, and assist assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities.

Embed with engineering and manufacturing teams to create and maintain technical documents, work instructions, SOPs, contract deliverables, and operations documentation. Attend reviews, translate engineer inputs into actionable docs, manage version control and document systems, coordinate across sites, support regulatory and mission-operations documentation, and help establish scalable documentation processes and standards.

The GNC Hardware Test Engineer will build, integrate, and validate sensors for spacecraft systems, using hardware testing and embedded systems expertise.

Design, implement, test, and optimize RF systems for a next-generation GNSS system, ensuring high-accuracy RF broadcast service.

As the first Configuration Manager, you'll manage PDM and PLM systems, design ECO processes, ensure ERP integration, and support cross-functional teams in a growing satellite program.

The Software Test Engineer will design and execute software test procedures for spacecraft Flight Software across integration and environmental tests, ensuring features are testable and validated before launch.

Design, implement, and execute test plans for satellite RF systems and subsystems. Build and maintain RF test setups, automate data capture and analysis, validate system performance, troubleshoot RF anomalies, and support environmental testing. Collaborate with subsystem teams to define verification matrices across the satellite development lifecycle.