Lead Sales Engineer

Spire Global, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 130,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Global, Inc. is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to provide innovative space-based solutions in Michigan. This position requires expertise in satellite mission design and customer engagement, ensuring alignment between sales and development. Responsibilities include leading technical discussions, designing solutions, and working closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or equivalent and experience with satellite technology. The role supports a hybrid work model with an attractive salary range of $130,000 to $171,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent.
• Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing.
• Proficient in satellite design and orbital simulation tools.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sales discussions with Space Services customers.
• Serve as the primary technical POC for customers.
• Lead technical presentations and proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions.
• Support Space Services program execution.

Skills

Satellite mission design

Customer-facing experience

Technical report writing

Strong interpersonal skills

Aerospace engineering background

Experience with AGI STK

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AGI STK

Job description

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Solutions Architect focused on our Space Services offering, you will join a growing team responsible for providing unique space‑based solutions to the commercial market. You will engage directly with the Spire Account Executives and customer base to understand operational requirements, qualify opportunities, and design space‑driven solutions. You will collaborate closely with the satellite architect and engineering colleagues to develop customer‑driven solutions that leverage Spire's small satellite platforms, payloads, and global infrastructure.

• Work as a senior expert within a team to support sales discussions with Space Services customers, assess requirements and design the best possible solutions.
• Serve as the primary technical POC for the Space Services customer throughout the sales cycle.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports explaining Spire’s products and services to prospective customers.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and subject‑matter experts within the organization to assess feasibility of customer‑driven solutions, refine scope and technical details of complex space mission programs, and represent the voice and requirements of the customer within the organization throughout the sales cycle.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the sales and internal engineering teams and provide routine product updates and training to the sales staff and other sales engineers.
• Lead the development of technical proposals and generate or source technical content specific to the customer’s application or problem set in a timely manner to meet customer deadlines and sales objectives.
• Work closely with the sales team to identify gaps in current capabilities to drive the technology roadmap and enhance the product offering.
• Support initial Space Services program execution through the System Requirements Review, providing systems engineering support to document customer requirements and ensure a seamless transition from sales to execution.

Who You Are:

You are a seasoned technical professional with experience in customer‑facing roles, bringing expertise in satellite mission design, development, and testing. With a strong engineering background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems disciplines—or equivalent technical experience—you excel at understanding complex customer requirements and delivering innovative solutions. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills allow you to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels. Proficient in satellite design, orbital simulation tools like AGI STK, and satellite‑based remote sensing, you have a clear grasp of mission design trades, RF spectrum considerations, and payload capabilities. You thrive in cross‑functional environments, leveraging your technical expertise and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships and drive mission success.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems), Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent combination of technical and work experience.
• Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with a clear understanding of major mission design trades and scope drivers (power/payload duty cycle, communications systems/data budgets, ground stations, launch and environmental loads, EMI/EMC, thermal management, etc.).
• Knowledge of satellite design and orbital simulation software (e.g., AGI STK).
• Familiarity with satellite‑based remote sensing and Earth observations techniques.
• Familiarity with the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, specifically related to RF payload receivers.
• Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
• Experience presenting technical content to senior level management.
• Experience in a customer‑facing technical role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of cross‑functional teams.
• Strong comprehension skills to enable timely understanding of complex customer requirements and identification of thorough and sometimes unique solutions.

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Salary Range

$130,000 — $171,000 USD

About Spire

Spire Global is a space‑to‑cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi‑purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, Spire’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real‑time global coverage of every point on Earth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive the same consideration for employment. We comply with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and our Employee Classification and Staffing Standards. To ensure compliance with all federal laws, we require all candidates to complete a background check if conditional offer is made.