Space Talent

Margaret Abernathy, General Counsel & VP of Government Relations at Impulse Space, has been recognized in Via Satellite’s Celebrating Women in Satellite 2025! 🎉 From securing government contracts to navigating complex policies and mentoring the next generation of female engineers, Margaret is shaping the future of in-space transportation from her role at Impulse. As a co-founder of an all-women rocket group at Duke and a dedicated leader in aerospace policy, her impact is undeniable. "She is undaunted by the complexities of regulations in our industry, and her can-do attitude and sage advice are always appreciated," says Impulse Space President and COO Eric Romo. With Women’s History Month in full swing, there's no better time to celebrate Margaret’s achievements and her role in paving the way for humanity's future in space. 👏🚀 🔗 See the full list: https://lnkd.in/eES-jeX9 #WomenInAerospace #ImpulseSpace

Join our team! Muon space is expanding our team of over 125 engineers and scientists as we design, build, and operate groundbreaking LEO satellite constellations. We're looking for talented professionals to fill the following roles: Systems Engineer (Mountain View, CA) - https://lnkd.in/e5wUduDd Senior Program Manager (Mountain View, CA) - https://lnkd.in/eTFDTUve Senior Ground Software Engineer - (Back-end) (Mountain View, CA) - https://lnkd.in/efYffxVp We're proud to offer our team members ample perks and benefits to support their health and happiness, such as: 💵 Competitive compensation 🍲 Catered lunch 🐶 Dog-friendly office 🏥 100% premium coverage for medical benefits (& 85% for dependents!) If you're passionate about space and empowering humanity to respond to global challenges and support a livable planet, we'd love to meet you. Join our mission: https://lnkd.in/g3zhf5e #SpaceTech #SystemsEngineer #ProgramManager #SoftwareEngineer #GrowingTeam

It is a tremendous honor for Armada to be recognized by Fast Company as the #1 Most Innovative company with less than 200 employees! Hats off to the entire team on their relentless efforts to bridge the digital divide. If you want to work at a one of the most innovative, mission driven companies on the planet, we are hiring: https://lnkd.in/gR3h3bav https://lnkd.in/gQi_7M53

Reusable rocket technology is shaping the future of space access. 🚀 The high cost of launching payloads into space has long been a barrier to innovation. Reusable rockets dramatically reduce launch costs, increase flight frequency, and minimize environmental impact. These four companies are leading the way: 🔹 SpaceX – The only company with a commercially proven reusable rocket system, supporting Starlink and beyond. 🔹 Blue Origin – Designing rockets for up to 25 reuses, making space more accessible and sustainable. 🔹 Rocket Lab – Innovating small rocket recovery with parachutes and marine retrieval for cost-effective reusability. 🔹 Stoke Space – Developing the world’s first fully reusable medium-lift rocket for sustainable and scalable access to space.

What makes a great leader in the world of technology and innovation? I had the pleasure of exploring this topic with Brian Manning on this week's episode of the Leadership Launchpad. Brian is the co-founder and CEO of Xona Space Systems, a trailblazer in navigation tech, revolutionizing GPS alternatives with small satellites. Key insights from our discussion: - Embracing delegation over micromanagement is crucial for effective team growth and success. - Leaders should focus on building trust, both within their teams and across the organization. - Taking responsibility for team challenges, while giving credit for successes, fosters a positive leadership environment. We also delve into Brian's transition from a technical contributor to a leader and how it shaped his approach to steering a rapidly growing company. Want to hear more? Check out the full episode - link in comments below. Struggling with what actually works in leadership development? Join over 400 professionals receiving monthly insights from the real world – subscribe via the link above. ⬆️  #Leadership #Innovation #NavigationTech #Space #TeamDevelopment

🌍 Attention Space Scientists and Researchers! 🛰️ With recent shifts in planetary and Earth science funding, many scientists and researchers are facing career uncertainty. Some are actively exploring a pivot to industry as a path forward, while others may not have realized it was an option. Tanya Harrison, Ph.D. and I know what it’s like to transition into industry — uncertain about where our skills fit or how to even start. So we wanted to do something to help provide not just clarity, but also hope. We’re hosting a webinar to break down the aerospace career landscape for scientists outside of government and academia—from startups to established companies, consulting to entrepreneurship. We’ll share what we’ve learned, what we wish we knew earlier, and the trends we’re seeing on the other side. Whether you’re actively on the market or just starting to explore possibilities, we’d love to have you join us. Details below! 📅 Thursday, April 3, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PDT 🔗 https://lu.ma/8prq6ria

We are hiring! Passionate about Data and Space? As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you’ll play a key role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive efficiency, optimization, and strategic execution. From engineering, production, quality, and inventory management to finance and HR, you’ll partner with stakeholders to deliver user-friendly, high-impact dashboards and analyses that enable data-driven decision-making that helps us launch rockets and land on the Moon! #Hiring #JobPosting #NewSpace #Data #BusinessIntelligence

Design Engineers shape the future of space exploration and tech, ensuring mission success through innovative designs and engineering excellence. Discover the essential skills, education, and experience you need in Part 2 of our series. ➡️

Big news: Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, is now the CEO of Relativity Space. Terran R flight production is underway, and the best is yet to come! 🚀 Calling all students: We are hiring Fall 2025 interns! Check out our open positions and apply now to join this new exciting chapter. https://lnkd.in/gqzEpMTx

#SpaceTalentSpotlight: Meet four incredible SpaceX alumni who are shaping the future of the space economy. From mission-critical software to RF communications, propulsion, and autonomous systems, these leaders share key lessons from their careers and advice for the next generation of space professionals. ➡️ Read their full stories here: Wendy Shimata, VP of Autonomous Systems at Varda Space Industries: https://lnkd.in/giThK64g Meharban Sobti, Founder at Eyehat: https://lnkd.in/gPTBsqRq Garima Gupta, Sr. Program Manager at Varda Space Industries: https://lnkd.in/g-W5zPtf Daniel Meinzer, Head of RF at Northwood: https://lnkd.in/gz8YiYrQ