Customer Mission Engineer - Space Solar Products
About The Position
Starpath Robotics is developing a full stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. We are building one of the key enabling technologies that will make Humans a multi-planet species. The Starlight team is focused on dramatically reducing the cost of space-rated solar power to support both Starpath's propellant production goals and the greater space economy. If high ownership, fast pace, working with hardware, and solving challenging problems sounds like a dream come true, come join the team! We are seeking a Customer Mission Engineer to be the technical and human bridge between Starpath and our customers. This role is high-autonomy, open-ended, customer-facing and technically engaged . You’ll spend your time talking with scientists, engineers, and mission teams about real spacecraft needs—and doing whatever it takes to help the customer achieve their mission. If you're a recent engineering grad with a love of space, excellent soft skills, a mind for business, and an eagerness for travel - this is the job for you. This is not a traditional sales role. This is a customer experience role.
Requirements
- B.S. in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- Direct experience with hardware design and manufacturing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Lifelong learner with a growth mindset
- Self-starting, creative problem solver capable of driving outcomes independently, with minimal oversight
- Comfort working in an early-stage environment with evolving processes
- Willingness/ability to travel frequently (active US passport)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in customer-facing technical roles (applications, solutions, mission support, programs)
- Familiarity with spacecraft systems, power systems, or space hardware
- Experience working with CRMs or tracking customer pipelines
- Startup or small-team experience
- Strong technical curiosity and desire to keep learning
Responsibilities
- Go above-and-beyond traditional sales expectations to provide excellent service
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customers during early engagement and mission definition
- First response to inbound inquiries, including technical questions, sample requests, and mission discussions
- Engage in technical conversations about spacecraft power needs, constraints, and system integration
- Coordinate internally with engineering, product, and leadership to route questions and resolve customer needs
- Track customer conversations, requirements, and next steps to ensure nothing stalls or drops
- Support preparation of customer-facing materials such as application notes, responses, and proposals
- Help coordinate logistics for samples, demos, and customer evaluations
- Identify patterns in customer questions, use cases, and friction points and surface them to the team
Benefits
- PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
