--- title: 'Open Application at Orb Aerospace' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/open-application-orb-aerospace-lowell-fhmt63txscp7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-13' --- # Open Application at Orb Aerospace - **Company:** Orb Aerospace - **Location:** Lowell, MI - **Compensation:** $150k - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2023-04-25 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/orbaerospace/5efe843f-7ec9-4044-92e4-b5467ad59bb4 ## Job description Don't see a position that fits your skills? We're always seeking new members to join our team. Send us your project portfolio and explain what you can do; we're open to being convinced. orb.aero NOTE: ORB AEROSPACE DOES NOT WORK WITH RECRUITERS. PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO BE CONSIDERED. ## About Orb Aerospace ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Orb Aerospace develops autonomous aerial systems and resilient communications networks to serve as critical infrastructure in peacetime, disaster response, and conflict, with a focus on humanitarian and defense missions. - **Entity Type**: Private (late-stage venture capital; conflicting total funding reports: $15.6M per Growjo vs. $11.1M per Simplify Jobs) - **Headquarters**: Lowell, Michigan, United States - **Founded**: 2019 (Growjo data; Simplify Jobs lists 2017, source conflict noted) - **Founders**: Not explicitly identified in public sources; early leadership included Cody Copus (former CEO). As of July 2026, Brian Davis serves as CEO. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Aviation & Aerospace Component Manufacturing / Defense Technology - **Target customers**: Government agencies (defense, disaster response, border security), humanitarian organizations, and commercial operators needing resilient communications and autonomous aircraft. - **Mission**: Accelerate human flourishing in peacetime, reestablish critical infrastructure, and protect the vulnerable in times of crisis. ## Products & Services - **Lassie**: A VTOL-to-fixed‑wing autonomous aircraft designed for real missions, not demonstrations. Used for cargo delivery, surveillance, and infrastructure support. - **ARC Edge**: A resilient, interoperable, and secure communications backbone for autonomous systems and distributed operations in denied or damaged environments. Combines embedded robotics with tactical communications. - **Large‑Scale Additive Manufacturing**: In‑house capability (partnering with Massive Dimension) for producing aircraft components and tooling. - **Orbship Fellowship**: A merit‑based program that selects high‑skill individuals through portfolio review, video interviews, and live “Battle Royale” pitches to work on real aerospace projects. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$772K (Growjo estimate) | Total funding ~$11.1M–$15.6M across 4–6 rounds (conflicting sources) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: No specific lead investors publicly named; earlier rounds included angel and seed investors. Recent Navy SBIR grant ($240,000 for Orb ARC, October 2025). Past partners include NASA (alumni source). - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 13 employees (+5.6% YoY) - New CEO (Brian Davis) announced July 2026, emphasizing delivery and program wins - Active job postings for senior engineering, finance, and technical roles (Fall 2026) - Navy SBIR award for resilient communications technology - Launched large‑scale additive manufacturing capability in 2026 - Demonstrated at XPONENTIAL Show (May 2026) ## Competitive Advantages - **Resilient communications-first design**: ARC Edge provides backhaul and COP (Common Operating Picture) for autonomous systems without relying on existing infrastructure. - **Humanitarian focus with defense credibility**: Positions itself as a non‑weapons builder that still serves national security and disaster response. - **Michigan manufacturing base**: Leverages strong industrial talent pipeline (e.g., from Steelcase, NASA, Embry-Riddle). - **Orbship fellowship**: Sources engineering talent based on proven skills and project work, not traditional degrees. ## Strategic Focus - Transition from technology development to program execution – winning government contracts, delivering field‑ready systems, and scaling production. - Expanding autonomous communications for maritime and global operations. - Building a humanitarian “air force” that can operate in environments where connectivity has been destroyed. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: Described as “less like the flying taxis, more like the flying cowboys.” Emphasis on solving hard problems for the good of the world. Branding: “Rebuilding America’s industrial backbone.” - **Work Policy**: All current job postings are on‑site in Lowell, Michigan. No remote or hybrid positions listed. - **Benefits**: Health (incl. dental & vision), life, disability insurance, 401(k) company match, professional development budget. - **Engineering Environment**: “Cracked Engineers” job posting invites outliers to tackle first‑principles autonomy problems. Small team (13 people) allows broad ownership. - **Growth Trajectory**: Recent funding, new CEO, and active hiring signal a push from R&D into production and deployment. ## Sources 1. [orb.aero (homepage)](https://orbaerospace.com) 2. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/orbaerospace) 3. [Growjo Profile](https://growjo.com/company/Orb_Aerospace) (financials, headcount, funding) 4. [Simplify Jobs Company Profile](https://simplify.jobs/c/Orb-Aerospace) (funding, benefits, stage) 5. [Lever Careers Page (openings)](https://jobs.lever.co/orbaerospace) 6. [LinkedIn Post – CEO Announcement (July 2026)](https://linkedin.com/company/orbaerospace) (mission, leadership change) 7. [LinkedIn Post – XPONENTIAL (May 2026)](https://linkedin.com/company/orbaerospace) (product demonstration) 8. [LinkedIn Post – Mission Statement](https://linkedin.com/company/orbaerospace) (rebuilding industrial backbone) 9. [Navy SBIR Award (Oct 2025)](https://simplify.jobs/c/Orb-Aerospace) (contract win) 10. [Lever Open Application](https://jobs.lever.co/orbaerospace/5efe843f-7ec9-4044-92e4-b5467ad59bb4) (talent philosophy, salary range) ## Other roles at Orb Aerospace - [Cracked Engineers](https://feeny.ai/job/cracked-engineers-orb-aerospace-lowell-k3m81djr1pd2) — Lowell, MI - [Autonomous Resilient Communications - Full-Time Technician](https://feeny.ai/job/autonomous-resilient-communications-full-time-technician-orb-aerospace-lowell-27ek89cqvedv) — Lowell, MI - [Autonomous Resilient Communications (Embedded Robotics / Tactical Communications) Product Lead](https://feeny.ai/job/autonomous-resilient-communications-embedded-robotics-tactical-communications-w4kafkdj0pn6) — Lowell, MI - [Principal Electrical Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/principal-electrical-engineer-orb-aerospace-lowell-jt0y02x7p563) — Lowell, MI - [Senior Software Engineer – Autonomous Air Systems (Avionics)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-autonomous-air-systems-avionics-orb-aerospace-lowell-nfyh9pn56y56) — Lowell, MI - [Senior Aero-Mechanical Engineer - Advanced Systems Engineering Integration and Design Optimization](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-aero-mechanical-engineer-advanced-systems-engineering-integration-and-78t46a96k4ne) — Lowell, MI - [Head of Finance – Civilian and Defense Operations](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-finance-civilian-and-defense-operations-orb-aerospace-lowell-mqf2r7x9e5c7) — Lowell, MI - [AeroMechanical/Composite Structures Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/aeromechanical-composite-structures-engineer-orb-aerospace-lowell-3serka01xy9k) — Lowell, MI - [Open Application](https://feeny.ai/job/open-application-talos-7vc8n7yfgsd5) - [Open Application](https://feeny.ai/job/open-application-integral-services-gmbh-berlin-psf10jkdvwt8) — Berlin, Germany