Join the Plasma Frontier
Top Tier Benefits
- Competitive Salary with Performance Bonus
- ESOPs
- 401(k) Contributions – 100% Employer Match on First 6% of Salary
- Medical – CareFirst (100% Covered for Silver Plan), Subsidized Gold and Platinum Tier
- Dental, Vision – Principal (75% Covered)
- Term Life, Voluntary Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability
- Learning Reimbursement – Industry Certifications, Tuition and Training
We are hiring !
Explore open roles in engineering, research, operations, and strategic growth. If you don’t see a perfect fit, reach out anyway — we’re always hiring for talent with vision.
At JivaJet, we’re not just building products — we’re pioneering technologies that can change how satellites fly and how wounds heal. Whether it’s advancing sustainable propulsion or replacing antibiotics with cold plasma, our work sits at the edge of what’s possible.
We’re a team of scientists, engineers, and mission-driven builders who believe in rigor, speed, and impact. If you thrive in a startup that operates like a research lab and executes like a space company, let’s talk.
Plasma Propulsion
Air-Breathing Plasma Propulsion Scientist
Location: McLean, VA or Remote (U.S. Citizen or Green Card Required)
Type: Full-time / R&D Track
About the Role
Join the core propulsion R&D team developing the world’s first operational Self-Neutralizing Air-Breathing Plasma Thruster (SABPT) for VLEO. You will lead experimental validation, plasma characterization, and propulsion modeling across varied atmospheric pressures and altitudes.
Key Responsibilities
Design and optimize air-breathing plasma thrusters for sub-150km operation
Model ionization behavior, drag interactions, and power-to-thrust ratios
Prototype vacuum arc and CAP discharge configurations
Interface with AI/ML team on adaptive drag compensation
Collaborate with GWU Plasma Lab and external test facilities
Requirements
PhD or Master’s in Aerospace, Plasma Physics, or related field
Experience with Hall effect, ion, or VASIMR thrusters
Familiarity with low-pressure plasma dynamics and electromagnetics
Publications and patents in advanced propulsion a plus
Systems Engineer – 6U Mission Integration
**US Citizens Only**
Location: McLean, VA or Remote
Type: Full-time / Technical Engineering
About the Role
As a systems engineer, you’ll bridge propulsion, electrical, and satellite platform teams to ensure a successful orbital demo. You’ll work hands-on with subsystem integration, testing, and launch readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee mechanical and electrical integration of propulsion subsystems
Manage interface control documents (ICDs) across teams
Lead environmental and thermal simulations for orbital operations
Support test campaigns, ground integration, and launch handover
Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
Experience with CubeSat or small satellite integration
Ability to read and write subsystem schematics and CAD designs
Mission mindset and rapid prototyping experience preferred
Satellite System Architect – 6U VLEO Missions
Location: McLean, VA or Remote
Type: Full-time / Mission Engineering
About the Role
We are seeking a systems architect to lead the integration of our plasma propulsion systems into 6U CubeSat platforms for near-term orbital demo missions. You will define satellite architecture, lead payload integration, and oversee mechanical and electrical compatibility for VLEO deployment.
Key Responsibilities
Architect 3U–6U satellite platforms with SABPT and EMCAT integration
Define subsystem allocations (power, comms, ADCS, thermal, etc.)
Interface with launch providers, payload teams, and bus vendors
Support orbital simulation, ground station planning, and mission ops
Requirements
5+ years in satellite systems design, preferably with CubeSat missions
Experience with VLEO or LEO architecture
Proficiency in CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, or STK
Familiarity with military or ISR payload requirements a plus
Plasma Medicine
Product Designer – Cold Plasma Medical Device
Location: McLean, VA or Remote (U.S. Preferred)
Type: Full-time / Hardware Product Design
About the Role
We’re seeking a multidisciplinary Product Designer to lead the design of Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) medical device — a non-invasive, hand-held therapeutic for wound care and antimicrobial treatment. This is a ground-floor opportunity to shape a next-gen medical product that blends physics, usability, and FDA compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Design and iterate ergonomic, field-ready device enclosures
Translate R&D outputs into manufacturable hardware form factors
Collaborate with plasma engineers, clinical advisors, and regulatory leads
Optimize airflow, power delivery, and thermal dissipation within compact form
Conduct user research with veterinary and clinical professionals
Own early-phase prototyping using CAD, 3D printing, and basic fabrication
Support design documentation for FDA 510(k) and international filings
Requirements
B.S. or M.S. in Product Design, Biomedical Engineering, or Industrial Design
Experience designing portable or handheld medical devices strongly preferred
Proficiency in SolidWorks, Fusion360, or equivalent
Understanding of DFM/DFA and basic medical safety standards
Comfort working in fast-moving, early-stage environments
Nice to Have
Familiarity with cold plasma, RF systems, or biologics
Prior work in AMR, wound healing, or field medicine devices
Experience designing for rugged/field or veterinary use