Senior Solutions Architect

Spire Global; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Spire Global is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for Space Services to engage with Account Executives and customers, qualifying requirements and designing space-driven solutions using Spire’s small satellite platforms.

You will lead technical proposals, coordinate with engineering teams, and present complex concepts to senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, hybrid environment in Washington, DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with major mission design trades.
• Knowledge of satellite design and orbital simulation software such as AGI STK.

Responsibilities

• Support sales discussions with Space Services customers; assess requirements and design solutions.
• Serve as primary technical POC for Space Services customers through the sales cycle.
• Lead the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports explaining Spire’s products and services.

Skills

Satellite mission design

Customer-facing

Systems engineering

Technical presentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Physics

Tools

AGI STK

Orbital simulation

RF spectrum knowledge

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.

• 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 generally 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 ensure customer deadlines and sales objectives are met.
• 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 an 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. Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

Salary Range

$130,000 — $171,000 USD

About Spire

We improve life on Earth with data from space. 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.

Spire is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an 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.