Director of Space Reconnaissance Business Unit

Director of Space Reconnaissance Business Unit

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Spire’s Space Reconnaissance business unit delivers radio frequency (RF) intelligence, and geolocation from one of the largest multi‑payload satellite constellations in orbit. We enable governments and commercial partners to detect, and understand RF activity globally, supporting missions in defense, intelligence, and security.

Job Description :

As Director of Space Reconnaissance Business Unit, you will own the strategy, financials, product vision, technical roadmap, and operational strategy for Spire’s global RF geolocation and intelligence portfolio. You will oversee a distributed team spanning product management, engineering, data science, and solutions delivery across the U.S. and Rest of World, ensuring cohesive execution across both U.S. and non‑U.S. product lines.

This role is central to advancing Spire’s next‑generation space‑based RF capabilities and shaping how persistent global signal intelligence is delivered to mission partners worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the Space Reconnaissance business strategy in alignment with Spire’s corporate objectives.
• Identify new market opportunities across defense, national security, and commercial intelligence sectors in cooperation with the Government Business Development & Sales teams.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with government agencies, defense primes, and industry collaborators.
• Guide long‑term R&D investments to sustain competitive differentiation in RF collection and geolocation.
• Own full P&L responsibility for the Space Reconnaissance business unit.
• Develop annual budgets, revenue targets, and margin goals; monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and prioritize capital investments in satellite builds, sensor payloads, and data infrastructure.
• Drive profitable growth through recurring revenue models and long‑term government contracts.

Operational and Technical Leadership

Business Development & Customer Engagement

People & Culture

Risk, Security & Compliance

Performance & Reporting

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Access to U.S. export‑controlled software and / or technology may be required for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Final base salary for this role will be based on the location, skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for annual equity awards and our employee benefits program, including vacation, sick, and personal time off; optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; a 401(K) plan; health and wellness reimbursement program; and participation in Spire’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Salary Range : $171,000 USD - $202,500 USD

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