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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. \n","additional":"<div>ITAR Requirements: U.S. Government space technologies export/ITAR regulations apply here, applicant must be a <a href=\"http://U.S.citizen\">U.S.citizen</a> or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</div><div><br></div><div><span style=\"font-size: 10.5pt\">Orbital Sidekick is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. 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