Director of Space Reconnaissance Product Line

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.

Financial Management

• 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

• Oversee end‑to‑end operational execution: satellite missions, payload development and data delivery in cooperation with Constellation Planning and Engineering.

• Ensure system reliability, mission assurance, and data accuracy that meet defense‑grade standards.

• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in data analytics, and automation.

Product & Portfolio Management

• Lead the strategic direction and roadmap for Spire's Space Reconnaissance product offering, ensuring alignment between technology innovation and customer needs.

• Lead the evolution of multi‑intelligence fusion products combining RF and other sensor modalities for advanced insight.

• Oversee algorithm development, RF performance modeling, and productization of geolocation software pipelines across multiple frequency bands (VHF, UHF, L‑band, S/X‑band).

• Drive AWS stack optimization and secure data delivery through API‑first architectures in partnership with cloud engineering teams.

• Drive customer adoption of new offerings through clear value propositions and operational performance.

Business Development & Customer Engagement

• Serve as the sponsor for key accounts in the defense, intelligence, and government sectors in cooperation with the Government Business Development & Sales Teams.

• Lead the go‑to‑market strategy, including pricing, partnerships, and contract negotiations.

• Support technical sales, proposal development, and customer tasking, with focus on both U.S. and non‑U.S. government customers.

• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction through reliable delivery and responsive mission support.

• Represent Spire at industry events and conferences, articulating the company's leadership in space‑based RF intelligence and ISR.

People & Culture

• Manage and mentor a global team focused on RF signal detection, geolocation algorithms, and spectrum analytics, fostering collaboration between U.S., UK, Canada, and EU offices.

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence in technical and operational execution.

• Champion cross‑unit collaboration within Spire to leverage shared assets and expertise.

Risk, Security & Compliance

• Ensure product compliance with export controls and uphold best…