Full-Time

Autonomous Resilient Communications

Technician

Orb Aerospace

Orb Aerospace

11-50 employees

Merit-based aviation manufacturing fellowship

Compensation Overview

$45k - $75k/yr

+ Options and Incentives

No H1B Sponsorship

Middleville, MI, USA

In Person

On-site in Lowell, MI.

US Citizenship Required

Associate's

Category
Field Service (1)

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Requirements
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency
  • In-Person position
  • Starts Immediately
  • Associate's degree or equivalent operational experience with IT, Tactical Communications: Fiber, Cellular 4G/5G/LTE, Software Defined Radio, SDR MANET Radios, LEO/MEO Satellite Communications integration with autonomous systems in contested environments
  • Demonstrated history of operating and improving tactical level or platform integrated communications capability
  • IT support for CMMC Level 2, IATT, ATO, and Classified activities for Department of War
  • Strong Understanding of communications system integration, signature management, and network security associated with remote/autonomous platforms operating on Department of War networks
  • Understanding and applying Software Defined Radio, Mesh, LPI/LPD/LPE, and SWaP concepts to accomplish missions in a contested environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple critical projects in a dynamic environment
  • Willingness to take on additional duties as required
Responsibilities
  • Product Technician: Assembly, Integration, Sales, Training, and Support of ARC Edge Products and Orb autonomous aircraft
  • Field Operator: Capture Operational Limitations and Direct Hardware/Software Improvements during training, demonstration, and deployment
  • Integration Support: Support integration and interoperability between legacy C2 Networks and emerging Autonomous platforms & Sensors
  • Partnership Support: Customer Service for ARC Edge products and interoperability with partner technologies to improve resilience, interoperability, and security of ARC Edge
Desired Qualifications
  • Existing or prior DoW security clearance preferred
  • Support in Getting your Pilots License and Ratings
  • Support for Continuing Education
  • Annual Customer Demos all over the World

Orb.aero makes aviation more accessible by selecting high-skill individuals through its merit-based Orbship fellowship to work on real aviation and advanced manufacturing projects. Candidates go through a multi-step process—portfolio review, video interview, and a competitive Battle Royale pitch—after which winners join Orbship and work on contracts. The company sets itself apart by prioritizing proven skills and project work over traditional credentials and avoiding traditional flying-taxi models. Its goal is to democratize aviation opportunities by channeling talented outliers into meaningful aerospace challenges at scale.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$11.1M

Headquarters

Lowell, Michigan

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Orb Aerospace launched ARC Edge in 2026 for resilient DoW communications.
  • LinkedIn listed Orbship 2026 onsite in Lowell from May through August 2026.
  • ZipRecruiter showed 25 jobs in July 2026, including flight test and RF roles.

What critics are saying

  • No public customer revenue scale exists beyond a $240,000 Navy award.
  • Orb.aero/news shows no posted updates, signaling weak external traction.
  • Heavy US-citizen, clearance-heavy hiring narrows the talent pool and slows scaling.

What makes Orb Aerospace unique

  • Orb Aerospace won a Navy SBIR Phase I award on October 21, 2025.
  • Orbship uses portfolio reviews and Battle Royale pitches to source talent.
  • Orb targets on-site advanced manufacturing in Lowell with merit-based, project-paid work.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-9%
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Sep 8th, 2025
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