Space Talent is a free career platform and central resources hub built for the global ecosystem of companies at the intersection of space and tech. Started in 2019, we connect jobseekers with hiring managers by centralizing career opportunities in one easy-to-search location, our Job Board, and by managing a curated network of incredible talent. We’re also a destination for resources and insights into the space industry and opportunities for careers within it.
By creating a company profile, Space Talent automatically posts open job opportunities from your company’s career page and lists them on our centralized searchable job board to make it easy for top talent to find you. You will also receive access to our curated network of high-quality candidates, sourced and vetted by experts, to make it easy for you to proactively recruit. All of these services are completely free.
Eligible companies must meet the following criteria to be considered:
Yes, companies within the space ecosystem require experienced tech professionals with backgrounds in software and business.
For context, the development and innovation across space technology stacks follows a similar evolution to internet, cloud, and blockchain stacks. Early on, companies build the full stack in-house; there is no specialization; businesses are expensive to start and hard to scale, and innovation remains limited. Over time, specialization and economies of scale help reduce upfront costs, centralized resources are designed to scale, and low-cost experimentation and innovation flourishes.
Space is undergoing this rapid transformation across Launch, Communications, Earth Observation and Position/Navigation, and there are opportunities across the stacks depending on your skills and interests.
Infrastructure/Data: If you are hardware-focused, there are opportunities to get involved at the infrastructure/data layer. Companies that operate here have a close physical proximity to space and include rockets, satellites, sensors, and radars. Examples of companies include Ursa Major Technologies, ICEYE, Oxford Space Systems, and LeoLabs.
Middleware: If your expertise is integrating hardware and software, building scalable distribution, and making information more accessible, then you should consider companies developing middleware. Examples of companies in this area include MapBox, SkyWatch, Picterra, and Isotropic Systems.
Applications: If your talent is manipulating data and building software solutions for specific industries and use-cases, there is an exponential opportunity waiting for you here. From location-based services to global internet, and persistent monitoring of the Earth, the only limit to the number of applications is your creativity. Examples of companies include ADWAY, EarthAI, FluroSat, and Radar.
For students, there are a variety of organizations that can provide you with ways to get involved in space. Click here to read more.
For entrepreneurs, we would like to provide you with the opportunity to start your company. To help you do this, we will provide access to tools and our partners. Click here to learn more.
For jobseekers, our Job Board will show all opportunities across companies that intersect between space and tech.
Get in touch to learn more about our work and how you can get involved. If you want to join the Talent Network, click here. If you want to list your company or claim your company profile, click here.
Space-based technologies are the building blocks of many companies, not just traditional space companies focused on satellites and launch. The Space Talent Job Board recognizes the broad spectrum of opportunities and provides access to this great range of careers for jobseekers.
Only the companies listed on the Job Board are part of the Talent Network. If your employer is a company listed on Space Talent, you have the option to make your profile "Public" or "Private" when signing up.
Please note that visibility settings can be changed at any time within your profile.
We would love to partner with other companies on information that can help those looking for opportunities within the space-tech industry. Please reach out to justus@spacetalent.org on potential contributions.
Internships are the best way to learn about the space industry and to gain experience. Click here to read about some of the best opportunities for internships. Also, please check the job board for internship opportunities including our summer Space Capital internship.
