Loft Orbital

SDET

• Work with the Loft development team to test, validate and verify internally developed products, and ensure successful delivery of final flight products to missions
• Software and firmware test development and automation at unit and sub-system level for flight systems (avionics, communication and power distribution)
• Ownership of the test procedures and execution of product testing using Loft’s in-house software tools
• Execute roadmaps of next generation products and provide testing flows, including activities to prepare for verification and qualification of product development efforts
• Support scaling up test infrastructure towards productization
• Define and implement functional testing and regression testing for embedded systems to support Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and assembly/integration teams

Embedded Test Engineer

Recruitment

• Source, identify, and engage high-caliber candidates for satellite engineering, systems engineering, mechanical, manufacturing, testing, program management, and business operations roles.
• Build and manage strong talent pipelines for both active and future hiring needs.
• Execute targeted sourcing strategies across LinkedIn, engineering communities, networks, and specialist channels.
• Screen candidates for technical depth, functional capability, and cultural fit.
• Work closely with engineering and business leaders to understand role requirements, team structures, and mission priorities.
• Provide real-time market feedback, candidate insights, and sourcing intelligence.
• Support job description creation, role scoping, and candidate competency frameworks.
• Conduct initial screens and ensure a smooth candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Coordinate candidate movement efficiently across stages to ensure timely feedback.
• Maintain ATS data accuracy and recruitment hygiene.
• Track sourcing metrics, pipeline stats, and time-to-hire performance.
• Help build sustainable hiring processes, sourcing playbooks, and market maps.

Recruiter

Full-stack Engineer

• Design, implement, and refine software with a high degree of ownership, driving impactful features from concept through delivery while ensuring robustness and reliability.
• Review code, provide clear feedback, and enforce adherence to established development processes, style guides, and design standards to maintain consistency and quality across the codebase.
• Design and implement unit tests for both self-authored and peer-authored code.
• Utilize version control systems to create feature branches, push code, and merge approved code into production branches.
• Contribute to the onboard software architecture through design proposals and collaborative review
• Participate in the review and enhancement of software development processes and design standards.
• Coordinate with downstream teams on the release, distribution and adoption of latest releases.
• In addition to responsibilities within onboard software, you’ll have the opportunity to directly be involved in operating our on-orbit fleet of satellites.

Software Engineer – Peripheral Services

Systems Engineer

• Contribute to the definition of end-to-end RF system architecture and requirements, ensuring compatibility with mission constraints and performance goals.
• Perform RF link budget analysis and system-level trade-offs to evaluate performance under various mission scenarios.
• Support requirements definition, flow-down, and traceability from mission-level needs to RF subsystem specifications.
• Identifying and mitigate potential EMI/EMC issues through design reviews and validation testing.
• Support the execution of RF test campaigns with our AIT teams, including test planning, documentation, and reporting of verification results.
• Ability to develop scripts and low-level software for debugging and test purposes (proficiency in Python and C is a strong asset). Utilize modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB, CST, ADS) to validate designs and predict system performance.
• Act as a technical interface between RF, software, mechanical, system, Ground and AIT teams to ensure smooth integration and alignment with program objectives.

RF Systems Engineer

Senior Onboard Software Engineer

• Integrating ONNX-based inference runtimes and image-processing frameworks (e.g., ONNX Runtime, OpenCV) into Loft’s SDK.
• Configuring and optimizing GPU-accelerated and heterogeneous runtime environments, ensuring efficient use of available resources.
• Profiling, benchmarking, and performance tuning across multiple embedded platforms.
• Collaborating with other teams in Loft to ensure smooth deployment of edge applications.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of Loft’s onboard compute stack through structured testing, documentation, and validation.
• Your work will directly contribute to flight software robustness, system performance, and future onboard computing capabilities for Loft missions.

Senior Edge Compute Software Engineer

Accounts Payable

• Accurate & Timely AP Processing: Ensuring bills are processed correctly, payments are made on time, and vendor records are up to date
• Inbox Management: Proactively handling the AP email inbox, responding to inquiries, and escalating issues when needed
• Bank Reconciliations: Completing reconciliations accurately and resolving discrepancies
• Cash Payments: Executing cash payments in the bank without errors and in accordance with company policies
• Team Collaboration: Working effectively with finance and other departments to support overall accounting operations
• Process Improvement: Implement processes in the T&E software to automate functionality, standardize SOPs within the finance team, and review current processes and automate functionality where possible

Accounts Payable Lead

• You will work both with Other Groups and Customers to develop and maintain technical power budgets for spacecraft performance.
• You will develop and manage electrical requirements and verification techniques with both Other Groups and Customers.
• You will support test procedures and participate in the integration and test campaign at our spacecraft manufacturer's site.

Electrical Systems Engineer

• Follow the established software development process and adhere to published style and design standards.
• Develop, review, and refine code, ensuring quality and compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Design and implement unit tests for both self-authored and peer-authored code.
• Utilize version control systems to create feature branches, push code, and merge approved code into production branches.
• Contribute to trade studies, including recommending criteria and evaluation metrics as needed.
• Participate in the review and enhancement of software development processes and design standards.
• Coordinate with downstream teams on the release, distribution and adoption of latest releases.

Embedded Applications Software Engineer

Executive Assistant

• Own and manage the CEO’s professional and personal calendar end to end including board meetings, leadership offsites, personal appointments, and family events
• Stay on top of the CEO’s inbox, draft and respond to correspondence, prioritize critical items, and ensure timely follow up
• Prepare agendas, briefings, and materials in advance; ensure the CEO is fully prepared for all engagements; track action items and follow up as needed
• Arrange complex international travel and itineraries; manage last minute changes, overlapping commitments, and coordinate seamlessly between business and personal travel
• Manage personal matters and commitments that intersect with the CEO’s professional life with discretion and efficiency
• Act as the first point of contact for requests to the CEO; filter and prioritize effectively, and protect the CEO’s time
• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Anticipate needs, resolve issues before they arise, and keep the CEO one step ahead at all times

Engineer

• Systems Ownership & Integration: Lead configuration, deployment, and integration of NetSuite ERP, PLM, and MES.
• Define and manage data flows and interfaces between ERP, PLM, MES, and test environments.
• Serve as internal point of contact with implementation partners.
• Ensure data consistency across platforms (BOMs, inventory, work orders, as-built records).
• Manufacturing Enablement & Tooling Interfaces: Support the definition and deployment of local systems at assembly and test stations (e.g., barcode scanners, tablets, HMI, operator guidance interfaces). Standardize mechanical and test station setups.
• Define requirements and processes for hardware/software interfaces that support assembly and testing workflows.
• Process & Workflow Digitization: Collaborate with production and engineering teams to translate manual or ad hoc processes into structured digital workflows.
• Document processes, support user onboarding, and generate user guides and SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manufacturing execution through better data capture and tool usability.
• System Sustainment & Support: Provide first-line support to internal users post-deployment.
• Track and manage ongoing improvements, upgrades, and change requests.
• Support onboarding of new employees and provide training on key digital tools.

Manufacturing Systems and Tools Engineer

System Administrator

• Provide day-to-day IT support for hardware, software, permissions, and collaboration tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain local networks, AV systems, and employee devices (Mac, Windows, mobile).
• Support IT needs in lab and manufacturing/test environments.
• Escalate tickets to vendors and coordinate resolutions as needed.
• Scale and maintain virtualized and network infrastructure.
• Manage onboarding/offboarding in collaboration with the People team.
• Configure laptops and mobile devices using MDM solutions.
• Maintain AV systems, local IT infrastructure, and administer key systems including Jira and Netsuite.
• Document IT systems, processes, and policies; contribute to regulatory and investigatory audits and InfoSec initiatives.
• Partner with Test Infrastructure, Industrial Ops, People/HR, and Security teams; act as the point of contact for IT requirements across teams and vendors.

IT Systems Administrator

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services to support mission scheduling and constellation management
• Implement and optimize algorithms for automated spacecraft tasking and scheduling
• Simulate and test scenarios across the fleet to provide robust operational capabilities
• Manage deconfliction to prevent resource or operational conflicts
• Contribute to mission-critical open-source libraries and tooling
• Support internal users of Cockpit (our satellite operation software)
• Participate directly in spacecraft operations; all team members rotate through S/C Ops
• Engage in SatDevOps training to gain hands-on experience with spacecraft operations and build operational expertise within the engineering team

Software Engineer, MMS

• Execute satellite operations, including participating in the on-call rotation as Satellite Controller/Flight Director.
• Configure and set up tools for programs, including procedures, dashboards, subschedules, resolvers, and auto-pilot plans.
• Configure systems for commissioning and nominal operations.
• Handle anomalies and maintain overall space infrastructure performance.
• Develop automation for both ground and space-based operations.
• Script mission performance and cockpit configurations (preferably in Python).
• Validate and verify tools used in satellite operations.
• Support test campaigns prior to and during launch.
• Apply the “Test as We Fly” methodology for all mission-critical systems.
• Understand customer CONOPS for operational planning and execution.
• Interface with customers prior to and during mission deployment.