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Detailed compensation ranges across seniority levels for key space industry positions.
| Role | Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior | Lead / Principal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Propulsion Engineer Engineering | $85K - $105K | $110K - $140K | $145K - $185K | $180K - $230K |
GN&C Engineer Engineering | $88K - $108K | $115K - $148K | $150K - $195K | $190K - $245K |
RF / Antenna Engineer Engineering | $82K - $100K | $105K - $138K | $140K - $180K | $175K - $225K |
Systems Engineer Engineering | $80K - $100K | $108K - $140K | $142K - $185K | $180K - $240K |
Flight Software Engineer Engineering | $90K - $115K | $120K - $155K | $155K - $200K | $195K - $255K |
Thermal Engineer Engineering | $78K - $95K | $100K - $130K | $135K - $170K | $168K - $215K |
Mission Operations Analyst Operations | $72K - $90K | $95K - $125K | $128K - $165K | $160K - $205K |
Satellite Ground Systems Engineer Operations | $80K - $100K | $105K - $135K | $138K - $175K | $172K - $220K |
Space Data Scientist Research | $85K - $110K | $115K - $150K | $152K - $195K | $190K - $250K |
Space Cybersecurity Analyst IT/Security | $88K - $112K | $118K - $155K | $158K - $205K | $200K - $265K |
Space Policy / Regulatory Analyst Legal/Policy | $70K - $88K | $92K - $125K | $130K - $170K | $168K - $220K |
Business Development Manager Business | $75K - $95K | $100K - $140K | $142K - $185K | $180K - $250K |