Full-Time

Vice President of Consumer Sales

Updated on 9/11/2026

Observable Space

Observable Space

51-200 employees

Delivers space hardware and software foundations

Compensation Overview

$160k - $220k/yr

+ Stock options

Detroit, MI, USA + 2 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA | United States

Hybrid

The Los Angeles office requires at least 3 days on-site per week; hybrid flexibility is available there.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Aerospace, or a related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of sales experience in aerospace, space optics, or related high-technology industries is required.
  • A proven track record of leading sales strategies focused on consumer audiences is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage sales cycles is required.
  • Experience with domestic and international reseller networks is required.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed is required.
Responsibilities
  • Grow the existing sales revenue for consumer ground-based optics.
  • Collaboratively develop and execute domestic and international consumer sales strategy for the existing portfolio of ground-based optical solutions.
  • Grow and manage reseller partnerships.
  • Identify new market opportunities for ground-based space optics.
  • Manage and improve the e-commerce website to accelerate online sales while improving the consumer user experience and interface.
  • Work closely with product marketing to target key audiences and increase awareness, interest, and engagement.
  • Collaborate with engineering, marketing, communications, and production to align market requirements with product roadmaps, messaging, and future product development.
  • Work within the existing sales team to increase sales and product placement for the full portfolio of solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • An advanced degree is preferred.
  • Experience with the space industry or astro-photography.
  • A background in both hardware and software-enabled communications platforms.
  • Experience managing e-commerce sales platforms.

Observable Space supplies the hardware and software foundations needed to operate in space. It offers physical instruments like telescopes along with a software architecture stack that teams can deploy to manage space missions. Its products are designed to work together, providing both the hardware and the integration framework required for space operations. Unlike vendors that only supply hardware or software, Observable Space combines both in one offering to support end-to-end space activities. The company aims to help organizations run space missions more effectively by giving them the tools and structure they need from planning to execution.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$90M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2025

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What believers are saying

  • May 28, 2026: Observable Space closed a $90 million Series A.
  • May 28, 2026: The U.S. Space Force awarded a $94 million IDIQ.
  • April 22, 2026: Artemis II demos strengthened sales to NASA, allies, and satellite operators.

What critics are saying

  • NASA and Space Force contracts depend on defense budgets and procurement patience.
  • Artemis II proved capability, but Orbit-ops scale still needs flawless execution through 2027.
  • If competitors like CACI or AeroVironment bundle better hardware, Observable Space loses differentiation.

What makes Observable Space unique

  • Observable Space combines telescopes, ground stations, and lasercom in one stack.
  • Its Artemis II work validated low-cost optical ground terminals at lunar distances.
  • The 57-acre Adrian campus gives it manufacturing depth rare among space startups.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Stock Options

Equity Opportunities

Health & Wellness

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Stock Options

Equity Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-3%
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May 28th, 2026
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Observable Space raised $90 million in its debut funding round as the company seeks to use lasers to help satellites and potentially orbiting data centers move information to and from Earth.

Bloomberg Law
May 28th, 2026
Observable Space raises $90M for laser satellite communications

Observable Space has raised $90 million in its debut funding round to develop laser-based satellite communications technology. The Adrian, Michigan-based company aims to help satellites and potential orbiting data centres transmit information to and from Earth. The round was led by Lux Capital and co-led by Upfront Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, Island Green Capital and RTX Ventures, with participation from BRV Capital and Fathom Fund. The company also announced a $94 million contract with the US Space Force to expand its fleet of ground-based optical telescopes for satellite tracking. The deal forms part of the Pentagon's broader initiative to enhance space surveillance capabilities.

Western Illinois University
Dec 18th, 2025
Kenneth Van Zuiden was hired as a telescope assembly technician for Observable Space.

Kenneth Van Zuiden was hired as a telescope assembly technician for Observable Space. [Download print-quality image]. Just Hired: Kenneth Van Zuiden. December 18, 2025. Just Hired! Through the experiences of local, regional, national and international students, Western Illinois University has some incredible alumni who are changing the world in the workforce. This series will feature students from all over the world who are hired post-graduation. MACOMB, IL - - Meet Kenneth Van Zuiden, a graduate of Western Illinois University's Physics program, who was hired as a telescope assembly technician for Observable Space, a company that makes large production scale telescopes and related equipment. Van Zuiden found the role on Handshake when he decided to apply. He decided to reach out to their HR department to ask questions about the company to see if it was a good fit for him to go through the application process. Van Zuiden went through three interviews which included some of the founders of the company. Although he was not selected for the job he applied for (Optical Test Engineer), the hiring committee were still impressed with what he brought to the table and offered him a role as a telescope assembly technician. During Van Zuiden's time at WIU, he learned a lot of analytical skills that helped towards his physics degree. He also credited Professor Esteban Araya's, in which he learned a lot about telescopes and astronomy in his Astrophysics research class. VanZuiden plans to stay connected with WIU by keeping up with the Physics Colloquium and through the possibility of finding work within the department sometime in the future. To share your hiring story with WIU, visit go.wiu.edu/4eVgEuw. To learn more about WIU's Physics program, visit wiu.edu/cas/physics.

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Nov 24th, 2025
Local Business Recognized at 2025 Michigan Manufacturers Association Awards

Local business recognized at 2025 Michigan Manufacturers Association Awards. PlaneWave/Observable Space were recognized at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards event on Thursday, November 20, with the John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year - Small Tier Award. The celebration and recognition, hosted by the Michigan Manufacturers Association, "shines a light on the individuals, organizations and products that shape our economy and improve our daily lives." PlaneWave/Observable Space also won their second, "Coolest Thing Made in Michigan" recognition for the PF1000 Prime Focus System. "100% Designed and built in Michigan, the PF1000 System is the world's first tactically deployable, wide field space observation platform. Uniquely, no building required! Powering military, satellite operators, and researchers around the globe. Can be fixed or trailer mounted. Innovative high-speed, fully weatherized enclosure. Industry-leading advanced optics and gearless drive system."