Stratospheric Robot Engineer at Near Space Labs

Setup: Remote
Location: Westfield, New York
Posted: May 26, 2026

Description

Near Space Labs is seeking a highly skilled individual to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a creative, curious, and diverse problem solver who thrives in an organized yet dynamic environment. They should be a hardworking, innovative thinker passionate about advancing aerospace technology and contributing to a collaborative atmosphere. This role involves designing, building, and operating stratospheric robot fleets to capture high-quality earth imagery.

Required Skills

Technical Hardware
Engineering Production/Maintenance
Team Leadership
Multi-project Management
Workflow Coordination
Task Assignment
Quality Assurance Processes
Performance Metrics Analysis
Data-Informed Improvements
Workflow Management Tools
Geospatial/Remote Sensing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Science, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years of experience working with technical hardware
Experience in an engineering production or maintenance organization.
Demonstrated experience in managing teams, effectively delegating tasks, and optimizing operational workflows to achieve desired outcomes.
Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and ensure adherence to strict deadlines.
A solid background in workflow coordination, efficient task assignment, and the implementation of robust quality assurance processes, preferably within a data-intensive environment.
Ability to review processing performance metrics, identify trends, and suggest data-informed improvements to existing workflows.