Head of Engineering, Array Labs
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Office located in Palo Alto, CA
3D imaging software
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3D imaging software
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Equity-based compensation
More information about location
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To provide high-quality 3D imagery on a global scale.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires both technical expertise and strategic vision to advance our constellation and bring real-time, high-resolution data to a variety of industries
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field); Ph.D. preferred
- 10+ years of experience in aerospace, satellite, or related engineering roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
- Demonstrated success in managing complex engineering projects from inception to launch and operations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a hands-on approach to overcoming technical challenges
Desirable
- Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering field
- Deep knowledge of radar imaging, RF systems, or distributed satellite constellation management
- Advanced understanding of orbital mechanics, formation flight, and satellite mission planning
- Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols used in the earth observation satellite industry
- Experience managing supplier relationships, including working through design requirements, test acceptance, and verification
- Demonstrated success leading the development and launch of at least one earth observation satellite
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proficiency with simulation and system design tools such as Python, MATLAB, and C++
What the job involves
- As the Head of Engineering at Array Labs, you will be a critical driver of our mission to create the world’s most advanced Earth-imaging constellation
- Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, you’ll oversee all phases of satellite system design, testing, and deployment, from initial concept to operational maturity
- Shape the engineering strategy for Array Labs, driving innovation and ensuring our technical roadmap aligns with our mission
- Provide leadership and direct all engineering disciplines, including hardware, software, RF systems, and satellite operations
- Lead all stages of the satellite development lifecycle, from conceptual design to post-launch operations. Ensure projects meet the highest quality standards, schedule, and budget
- Work closely with Product, Operations, Business Development, and R&D teams, as well as external partners, to align on technical and operational objectives
- Collaborate with launch providers and ground station operators to ensure successful mission execution
- Build a high-performing engineering team by recruiting, mentoring, and inspiring top talent. Promote a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement within the team
- Define engineering best practices to drive efficiency, reduce risk, and maximize system performance. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols across all engineering activities
Application process
- We will conduct three interviews via Zoom; the typical process takes around 2-4 weeks to complete from start to finish
- Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple:
- 1) find uncommonly good people
- 2) pay them uncommonly well
Our take
3D imaging is a growing market important to a wide array of industries, including climate action, defence, and insurance analytics. However, data supply chains from the satellites that provide this imaging to the people processing it are slow and expensive. Array Labs is developing innovative satellite imaging that can be delivered to its users almost in real-time.
Array Labs has taken part in two reputable accelerators since it was founded in 2021, and is attracting investors thanks to its plans to create a multifunctional 3D imaging satellite constellation above the Earth. Whilst this idea has been in play for decades, it is only recently that the dataset technology has caught up with the concept, and Array Labs is paving the way.
There’s still much work to be done to realise Array's ultimate vision, but it has got off to a promising start and has good funding at its back. Taking on the work ahead of it will rely heavily on partnerships with preexisting satellite companies.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2022
$5m
SEED
Mar 2022
$0.6m
SEED
Total funding: $5.6m
Company HQ
Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
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Leadership
Andrew Peterson
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously Senior Control Systems Engineer at Moog Space and Defense Group, GNC Engineer and Radar Software Engineer at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.
Isaac Robledo
(Co-Founder, Strategy & GTM)Previously Associate at Sunstone Properties Trust, CMBS Associate at Morgan Stanley, Financial Analyst at JLL.
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