Site Acquisition Lead

About this role

Why LeoLabs?

At LeoLabs, we’re building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.

We’re not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.

If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here

LeoLabs is seeking a Site Acquisition Lead – U.S. to identify, evaluate, secure, and develop sites for advanced radar installations across the United States and globally. This role will lead end-to-end site acquisition efforts, including site identification, feasibility assessments, negotiations, permitting, and coordination with landowners, government entities, and internal engineering teams. This role requires alignment with global team collaboration needs. This position requires the candidate to be located within the Pacific or Mountain time zones to support effective collaboration with LeoLabs’ Australia-based team members.

The ideal candidate has experience delivering complex infrastructure, real estate, or sensor deployment projects in aerospace, defense, telecommunications, or similar mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead site acquisition strategy and execution for radar and sensor installation sites across the U.S. and abroad

• Identify and evaluate potential sites based on technical, environmental, regulatory, and operational requirements.

• Conduct site feasibility studies in collaboration with engineering, RF, and systems teams.