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PierSight
We are seeking an experienced Lead - Embedded Hardware to lead the design, development, integration, and qualification of complex electronic hardware for Earth observation satellite payloads and other space applications. The role requires strong technical expertise in high-speed digital, mixed signal, FPGA, microprocessor, and microcontroller-based hardware platforms. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership to a team of approximately Embedded Hardware Engineers and PCB Layout Designers, while working closely with cross-functional teams.
PierSight designs and builds mission-specific synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems — including a constellation of SAR + AIS satellites (Varuna) for persistent maritime surveillance and a drone-agnostic foliage-penetrating SAR payload (Vidura) for defense and tactical reconnaissance. Their systems deliver persistent, all-weather, day-and-night intelligence for use cases such as EEZ monitoring, IUU fishing detection, oil spill detection, counter-insurgency, and cross-border surveillance. PierSight serves defence agencies, government operators, and commercial customers including shipping companies, maritime insurers, and fisheries managers.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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