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Kapta Space

Director of Hardware Engineering – Spaceborne Radar Systems

Kapta Space · Redmond, WA

Posted 22 days ago

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This role has been open
22 days
Kapta Space's roles stay open a median of 23 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Kapta Space's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Kapta Space
low
0 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
Hiring momentum
13 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As the Director of Hardware Engineering at Kapta Space, you will lead the design and development of cutting-edge electronically-steered radar systems for spaceborne applications. Your role involves overseeing multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-performance hardware suitable for harsh low-earth orbit environments, while managing project timelines and budgets. You will also be responsible for integrating these systems with spacecraft bus partners and ensuring compliance with technical standards.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Experience in hardware engineering for RF/antenna systems, high-speed digital, mixed-signal electronics, power electronics, and mechanical/thermal packaging
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Experience with project management including schedule and budget accountability
  • U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Worth weighing

  • The role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to work independently on aggressive timelines.
  • The company is an early-stage startup, which may involve a dynamic and potentially uncertain work environment.
  • No specific benefits or compensation details are provided in the posting.

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Listed by Kapta Space on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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