Meridian Space
Building a next-generation broadband satellite constellation to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity globally.
About Meridian Space
Meridian Space (formerly SpinLaunch) is building a next-generation broadband satellite constellation designed to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity to users around the globe. The company has spent the last five years incubating this technology, developing novel antenna and payload IP that enables a unique approach to satellite communications.
Backed by over $200M in funding from leading investors including Kleiner Perkins, Google Ventures, Airbus Ventures, and ATW Partners, Meridian is rapidly scaling the design, production, and deployment of satellites and ground systems. The company has a demonstration satellite currently flying and is actively pursuing constellation contracts with commercial and government customers.
Culture & Mission:
- Meridian is a close-knit, collaborative team that thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- The company values technical depth and technology development over process and bureaucracy
- Team members are expected to be hungry, autonomous, and comfortable working with advanced technologies
- The mission is to reshape global connectivity through a novel broadband SATCOM constellation approach
The team operates 5 days a week on-site in Long Beach, CA, maintaining a startup pace with a lean, high-impact engineering organization focused on getting real hardware into orbit.
Benefits
- • Competitive equity compensation at multi-hundred-million dollar valuation
- • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge broadband SATCOM technology
- • Significant budget authority and vendor relationship ownership for senior roles
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$190M
Last stage
Series C
Investors
Founders
Jonathan Yaney
Founded SpinLaunch (now operating Meridian Space) in 2014. Previously studied mechanical engineering at San Diego State University. Served as CEO through multiple major funding rounds.
Maximus Yaney
Early founding team member and first investor at SpinLaunch.
What happens next.
No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.
Confirm the fit
A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.
I pitch you to the company
I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.
A meeting lands on your calendar
If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.