Full-Time
Autonomous Resilient Communications Product Lead
Embedded Robotics / Tactical Communications
Orb Aerospace
11-50 employees
Merit-based aviation manufacturing fellowship
Compensation Overview
$90k - $150k/yr
Middleville, MI, USA
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- US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- In-Person role (onsite)
- Starts Immediately
- Proficient in C
- Proficient in Python
- Background in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with demonstrated experience with tactical communications, RF integration with remote/autonomous systems
- Demonstrated history of operating and improving tactical-level or platform-integrated communications capability
- Strong Understanding of communications system integration, signature management, and network security associated with remote/autonomous platforms operating on Department of Defense networks
- Understanding and applying Software Defined Radio, Mesh, Low Probability of Intercept/Low Probability of Detect/Low Probability of Exploitation, and SWaP concepts to accomplish missions in a contested environment
- Existing or prior Department of Defense security clearance preferred.
- Product Lead: Development, Integration, Sales, Training, and Support of ARC Edge Products and Orb autonomous aircraft
- Product Engineering: Architect and update RF, Electrical, IT, and computer systems in a low SWAP setting
- Design, build, and test kits designed to be affordable, high-performance, universal comms
- Oversee product manufacturing and distribution. Integration: Support integration and interoperability between legacy C2 Networks and emerging Autonomous platforms & Sensors
- Field Operations: capture operational limitations and direct hardware/software improvements during training, demonstration, and deployment
- Partnership: Support Customer Service for ARC Edge products and interoperability with partner technologies to improve resilience, interoperability, and security of ARC Edge
- Hire, organize, and deploy teams of operators on an annual basis
- Cracked embedded / electrical / network engineer who wants to build flying robots and deploy to the world's most remote places.
- Proficient in C, Python and preferably rust.
- Background in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with demonstrated experience with tactical communications, RF integration with remote/autonomous systems.
- Demonstrated history of operating and improving tactical-level or platform-integrated communications capability.
- Strong Understanding of communications system integration, signature management, and network security associated with remote/autonomous platforms operating on DoW 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.
- Existing or prior DoW security clearance preferred.
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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