Jobs at Xona Space Systems

Design, build, and qualify spacecraft fluid and pressurized gas systems end-to-end: component selection, CAD/BOM ownership, test infrastructure, automation for ground tests, DOT compliance, and integration with satellite bus.

Lead architecture and detailed design of high-voltage power electronics for satellite propulsion from concept through flight qualification. Responsibilities include DC-DC converter and control electronics design, component selection/qualification, analysis for electrical/thermal/radiation environments, prototyping, test plan development, troubleshooting, spacecraft integration, and supporting manufacturability and production.

Own full-cycle recruiting for high-priority technical roles while mentoring a team of recruiters. Source, engage, and close candidates; partner with executives and hiring managers; enforce consistent interview processes, evaluation standards, and high-quality candidate communication.

Lead planning and execution of Montreal-based spacecraft subsystem development and manufacturing. Maintain schedules, track risks and dependencies, coordinate across US and Montreal teams, manage suppliers, produce program reporting, and develop lightweight PM processes for a small, fast-moving hardware team.

Design and implement algorithms for orbit controls including orbit determination, station-keeping, maneuver execution, and analysis to ensure spacecraft efficiency and safety.

Develop production-grade software for a satellite communication system, focusing on cybersecurity and cryptography. Implement cryptographic modules, defensive programming techniques, and lead ground software development.

The role involves designing and developing mechanical systems for spacecraft, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and conducting testing and integration.

Design and deliver the spacecraft S-Band TT&C radio end-to-end: architecture, schematic and PCB layout, link budgets, EMI/EMC compliance, testing, bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional integration for spaceflight.

The Sr. Flight Dynamics Engineer will design and analyze satellite constellation architecture, perform orbital analysis, and develop collision avoidance strategies for LEO missions.

Develop and validate navigation estimation pipelines (including PPP), build real-time constellation monitoring tools, troubleshoot algorithm performance, and collaborate with senior engineers to take ownership of navigation subsystems.

Lead mechanical architect for satellite propulsion hardware, driving CAD design, FEA and thermal analysis, materials selection, prototyping, environmental testing (TVAC), DFM with vendors, and production transition. Define test plans, inspection and assembly procedures, and support supplier evaluation to deliver flight-ready, high-reliability hardware.

Design and implement algorithms and software for orbit determination and maneuver execution, focusing on automated station-keeping and disposal.

Lead month- and year-end close, manage full-cycle accounting (AP/AR/expenses), reconciliations, and financial reporting for Xona Canada. Support cost accounting, forecasting, transfer pricing, revenue recognition for contracts, and coordinate with program managers, vendors, and cross-border finance teams. Prepare records for audit and scale financial processes.

Design, implement, test, and optimize RF systems across spacecraft payloads and ground monitoring for a next-generation GNSS. Tasks include PCB/antenna design, RF circuit tuning, simulation, bench testing, data analysis, and supporting off-site test events while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

Serve as the customer-facing technical program manager for commercial accounts: align schedules, requirements, and contract deliverables; coordinate cross-functional teams; grow and maintain customer relationships; report to leadership; improve processes and reporting; and manage program delivery in a fast-paced startup environment.

Design and build mission control software for spacecraft operations, including backend services, APIs, and front-end interfaces while leading development processes.

As a Sr. FPGA Engineer, you will design space-based navigation payloads, creating RTL for FPGAs, and developing secure hardware modules. You will work on signal processing systems, collaborate on satellite hardware functionality, and simulate as well as test designs for reliability in space environments.

Coordinate domestic and international shipments of flight and engineering hardware; manage packing, carriers, customs documentation, tracking, receiving, inventory, kitting, and production-floor material movement. Ensure compliance with export, ESD, FOD, quality, and safety requirements while supporting cross-functional teams and urgent logistics needs.

Manage master production schedule, release and track work orders, coordinate capacity, materials and staffing, monitor WIP and production issues, use MRP/MES/ERP and Excel to optimize planning, and continuously improve planning processes across facilities.

Design, build and deliver Xona's user-facing applications (backend, database, frontend). Architect multi-language/multi-currency platforms, deploy to cloud, automate testing, lead develop-and-deliver phases, support customer onboarding and integrations with internal/external systems.