
Icarus provides persistent aerial intelligence and resilient communications by operating solar-powered, autonomous aircraft in the stratosphere. Its APOLLO platform flies above 60,000 feet for weeks using solar power, embedded flight systems, autonomous control, high-resolution sensors, and secure communications payloads to deliver continuous, low-latency coverage. The company combines hardware sales of aircraft with software and communications services (SaaS) for data handling and secure links. Typical customers include government, defense, aerospace, and communications providers, and Icarus conducts manufacturing and testing in California to scale production as an alternative to satellites.

Icarus provides persistent aerial intelligence and resilient communications by operating solar-powered, autonomous aircraft in the stratosphere. Its APOLLO platform flies above 60,000 feet for weeks using solar power, embedded flight systems, autonomous control, high-resolution sensors, and secure communications payloads to deliver continuous, low-latency coverage. The company combines hardware sales of aircraft with software and communications services (SaaS) for data handling and secure links. Typical customers include government, defense, aerospace, and communications providers, and Icarus conducts manufacturing and testing in California to scale production as an alternative to satellites.
Icarus builds solar-powered aircraft that fly at 60,000 ft for weeks at a time. We’re re-establishing the stratosphere as a strategic domain with aircraft that are persistent, affordable, and built to scale. This is a hands-on role. You’ll work directly with the CEO and a small elite team, owning flight avionics end to end. You’ll design, build, test, and fly real hardware. No slide decks. No fake projects.
What you’ll do
What we’re looking for
Why Icarus
No tourists. No bystanders. Only builders.
US Salary Range
$120,000 - $220,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Icarus' total compensation package.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.