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A seed-stage aerospace startup in Florida is pioneering orbital infrastructure to deliver high-efficiency, space-to-space energy transfer that redefines how spacecraft operate. They are hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead spacecraft power system design, from energy storage and conversion to distribution and mission-critical reliability in harsh space environments. This is an opportunity to join early, take ownership of breakthrough hardware, and directly shape the electrical backbone of next-generation space infrastructure. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gA8DDv3c Approach Venture | Torey Bell

A seed-stage aerospace startup in Florida is pioneering orbital infrastructure to deliver high-efficiency, space-to-space energy transfer that redefines how spacecraft operate. They are hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead spacecraft power system design, from energy storage and conversion to distribution and mission-critical reliability in harsh space environments. This is an opportunity to join early, take ownership of breakthrough hardware, and directly shape the electrical backbone of next-generation space infrastructure. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gA8DDv3c Approach Venture | Torey Bell

A number of United States Department of Defense 25.4 Specific Topics released this morning. Several topics include: US Army - Symbiotic UAS Delivery System (SCBDS) US Navy - Expeditionary Energy-Efficient Greywater Treatment for Reuse Missile Defense Agency - Real-time Firing Solutions - Lightweight High Thrust Propulsion Technology for Interceptors - Innovative Interceptor Seekers for Missile Defense in the Upper Atmosphere - Low-Cost Interceptors for Missile Defense United States Space Force - Low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) Radar Warning Receiver Payload ------------------------------------------- Approach Venture enables founding teams building the future of frontier technology to achieve their full potential. E: proposalwriting@approachventure.com

A stealth-mode space startup in Denver is developing modular spacecraft that self-assemble in orbit, creating scalable platforms for the next generation of space infrastructure. They are seeking a Lead Avionics Engineer to own the design and implementation of the embedded flight software and avionics stack, from microcontroller firmware to board-level electronics and swarm communication. This is a rare chance to join early, work hands-on from breadboards to flight hardware, and shape the avionics core of a breakthrough orbital architecture. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gN7KQXwg Approach Venture | Torey Bell

Approach Venture's latest Top Talent build is live highlighting strong Aerospace & Defense candidates open to new opportunities. Expertise includes manufacturing, mechanical, optics / photonics, electrical, software and spacecraft engineers in addition to transitioning United States Department of Defense service members departing United States Space Force, United States Air Force, US Navy and US Army. Email recruiting@approachventure.com if you're in the market for a new role at a fast-moving startup or looking to hire early, Tier I engineers at your company. Approach Venture | Torey Bell #engineering #toptalent #approachventure https://lnkd.in/g_cwe7qu

I'm incredibly proud to share what we've built for SoCal Deep Tech Week 2025, Sept 15-19, after we decided to "give it a shot" more than 12 months ago. None of this happens without Emily G., Brandon F., and supporting cast who believed in the vision from day one and helped turn conversations into reality. But we can't forget the one who help set this in motion, Rahul Singh. And our presenting partners, Rockwell Automation (Sarah Hinds), Fenwick & West (Patrick Grilli), HSBC (Wesley Adjei), City of El Segundo (Barbara Voss & Cristina Reveles), and supporting partners, who stepped up as true stewards of dialogue that matters - they understood that some conversations are too important to leave to chance. After months of work, we've assembled something we didn't think was possible: Space Systems Command & JPL sitting across from Van Espahbodi from Generational Partners. Idaho National Laboratory Christopher Ritter keynoting alongside deep tech investors. The CEOs building tomorrow's autonomous systems debating capital strategies with Pentagon innovation leaders. This isn't just a conference. This is the conversation America and her allies need to have. September 16-18 in the City of El Segundo: Day 1 - Global Domain Awareness: Space Force + JPL talking about the next space frontier. What the future of autonomy looks like with Dan Magy 🏴☠️ (Firestorm), Mike Flanigan (Seasats), and Zane Mountcastle (Picogrid), moderated by Mary Mattingly from Skapa by Saab. We're asking the hard question - how do we secure the ultimate high ground when our adversaries are moving fast? Michael W. MacKay, Drew "Murph" Busbee, Jacqueline Tame. Day 2 - Nuclear Renaissance : Idaho National Laboratory is keynoting the AI-nuclear convergence. The scientists designing tomorrow's reactors, the investors funding them, and the debate we can't avoid: "We Can't Win a War Without Nuclear Energy." Josh Zoffer, Newt McKissick, Daniel W. Day 3 - The Factory Rebuilt: Marshall Kosloff from Hudson Institute, Ryan Gariepy from Rockwell Automation, and Jesse Gipe from Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) exploring how we rebuild the Arsenal of Democracy. Kevin Klowden, Arthur Karell. What makes me most grateful is the caliber of people who said yes, and the partners who made it possible. These are the leaders shaping policy in Washington, building companies in SoCal, and designing the future in Idaho. They're giving us three days because they know these conversations matter. This is about ensuring America and her allies remains the place where the future gets built. Where innovation meets national purpose. And it's happening in El Segundo. I can't wait to see what comes out of these rooms. Full programming dropping soon. Make sure your subscribed: https://lnkd.in/gyj4H4xZ

This rapidly scaling space startup in Jacksonville is building the world’s first orbital power network, enabling high-efficiency, spacecraft-to-spacecraft energy transfer. They are hiring an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead design, integration, and precision alignment of optical and mechanical subsystems that make power beaming in orbit possible. It is a rare opportunity to work hands-on with flight hardware, shape next-generation space infrastructure, and join a mission-driven team pioneering how power is distributed in space. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gy5u6HYR Approach Venture | Torey Bell

This rapidly scaling space startup in Jacksonville is building the world’s first orbital power network, enabling high-efficiency, spacecraft-to-spacecraft energy transfer. They are hiring an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead design, integration, and precision alignment of optical and mechanical subsystems that make power beaming in orbit possible. It is a rare opportunity to work hands-on with flight hardware, shape next-generation space infrastructure, and join a mission-driven team pioneering how power is distributed in space. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gy5u6HYR Approach Venture | Torey Bell