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Observable Space
Hiring across Engineering, Design and Operations
Open roles at Observable Space, by team
16 roles · 3 teams · re-checked daily · What Observable Space pays
Each team has someone who decides who gets hired. An email to them gets read; a form joins the pile.
Engineering 12
12 open roles in Los Angeles and Detroit, newest found today. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Engineering.
usually hires for thisHead of EngineeringMechanical Engineer - New Graduate 2027
Los Angeles, CAonsiteEntry-level$100K–$110KFirst seen todaySr. Optomechanical Engineer, Laser Communications
Los Angeles, CA or Detroit, MIonsiteSenior$140K–$170KFirst seen last weekSr. Thermal Engineer (Space Payloads)
Los Angeles, CAonsiteSenior$150K–$190KFirst seen last weekSr. Electrical Engineer, Photonics
Los Angeles, CA or Detroit, MIonsiteSenior$140K–$190KFirst seen 2 weeks ago+ 8 more Engineering rolesShow fewer
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Avionics
Los Angeles, CA, RemoteremoteSenior$160K–$200KFirst seen 2 weeks agoSr. Mechanical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA, RemoteremoteSenior$130K–$180KFirst seen 2 weeks agoSr. Optical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA or RemoteremoteSenior$140K–$200KFirst seen 2 weeks agoMechanical Engineer - Structural Analyst
Los Angeles, CAonsiteMid-level$100K–$140KFirst seen last weekMechanical Engineer
Los Angeles, CAonsiteMid-level$100K–$140KFirst seen last weekElectrical Engineer
Los Angeles, CAonsiteMid-level$130K–$150KFirst seen last weekSr. Test Engineer, HITL
Los Angeles, CAonsiteSenior$123K–$160KFirst seen last weekEmbedded Software Engineer
Los Angeles, CA (Remote)remoteMid-level$130K–$150KFirst seen last week
Lasercom 2
2 open roles in Los Angeles, newest found today. Roles like these usually go to the Lasercom lead.
usually hires for thisLasercom leadMechanical Engineer - Lasercom
Los Angeles, CAonsiteMid-level$120K–$150KFirst seen todaySr. Electrical Engineer, Lasercom
Los Angeles, CA, RemoteremoteSenior$150K–$190KFirst seen 2 weeks ago
Other roles 2
2 open roles in Los Angeles, newest found 3 days ago. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Design.
usually hires for thisHead of DesignSr. Industrial Designer
Los Angeles, CAonsiteSenior$115K–$175KFirst seen 3 days agoBusiness Operations Manager
Los Angeles, CAonsiteMid-level$100K–$130KFirst seen 2 weeks ago
Working at Observable Space
We track Observable Space and surface their roles as they open.
5 of the 16 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at Observable Space
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Observable Space runs an applicant tracking system (Ashby), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Observable Space isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Observable Space
No verified contact route for Observable Space yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.
What Observable Space screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Customize your CV for the Observable Space role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill Observable Space applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Observable Space can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Observable Space is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Tracking Observable Space
Applying to Observable Space? Get the contact, not the form.
Observable Space careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Observable Space have open?
As of November 13, 2026, Observable Space has 16 open positions.
Does Observable Space hire remotely?
Yes, 5 of the 16 current Observable Space vacancies are remote.
What roles is Observable Space hiring for?
Observable Space is hiring across Engineering, Design and Operations. The most recent opening is Mechanical Engineer - New Graduate 2027.
How much does Observable Space pay?
As of November 13, 2026, the median base pay on the 16 open Observable Space roles that state it is $143K a year. Every role's posted range is on Observable Space's salaries page.
How do I apply for a job at Observable Space?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Observable Space.
Does Observable Space respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Observable Space not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Observable Space?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Observable Space. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Observable Space use?
Observable Space uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Observable Space?
Expect around 100-250 applicants per Observable Space role in the first two weeks. Apply within 72 hours of it going live for the best odds.
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