Loft Orbital

Technical Program Manager

• Own delivery of software scope across customer programs with teams including in Spacecraft Deployment, Software Solutions, Test Infrastructure, Customer Operations Engineer, Embedded Software, and Software Products
• Translate contract requirements into executable software plans
• Ensure alignment between software roadmaps and program milestones
• Build and maintain software schedules integrated into the program IMS
• Manage dependencies between software, hardware, AIT, and mission operations
• Provide inputs to and ensure alignment of sprint-level execution while maintaining long-range delivery credibility
• Work effectively with matrixed product personnel, independent functional teams, or dedicated program teams
• Resolve priority conflicts between product and program needs
• Ensure software readiness for integration, test, and launch
• Identify software delivery risks early
• Coordinate mitigation, re-planning, and recovery actions
• Represent software execution status to customers and leadership
• Act as a trusted execution partner to software engineering leadership
• Mentor junior PMs or TPMs
• Shape how Loft integrates software delivery into overall program execution
• Serve as the primary customer interface for software execution, delivery, and readiness
• Translate customer contractual commitments into executable software plans
• Ensure software delivery aligns with customer milestones, acceptance criteria, and integration events
• Represent software execution status in customer reviews and leadership forums
• Own contract execution for software-related scope across customer programs
• Track software deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria
• In coordination with Customer Operations Engineer, perform impact assessments for software scope changes, including cost, schedule, and risk
• Ensure alignment between product roadmaps and customer contractual commitments
• Work closely with hardware PMs to ensure integrated contract compliance
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Product to manage change control and invoicing milestones
• Ensure customer commitments do not outpace executable capacity

Satellite Software Program Manager

Program Manager

• Own end-to-end delivery of one or more complex satellite programs
• Establish and maintain the program baseline (scope, schedule, cost, risk)
• Drive execution to that baseline; lead replans and recovery when required
• Serve as the primary customer interface for execution, schedule, and delivery commitments
• Build and own logic-driven Level 4–5 IMSs
• Validate dependencies across hardware, software, AIT, launch, and suppliers
• Ensure schedules are executable, resource-aware, and actively used to manage work
• Drive weekly / biweekly execution cadence tied directly to the IMS
• Own program ETC/EAC in partnership with Finance
• Maintain an active risk register with mitigation, off-ramps, and retirement criteria
• Prepare and lead internal and external program reviews (PMRs, design reviews, readiness reviews)
• Provide leadership with clear decision data, not status theater
• Drive alignment across engineering, product, manufacturing, software, mission ops, and launch
• Manage strategic suppliers as extensions of the program
• Escalate and resolve execution conflicts decisively
• Serve as the primary customer interface for execution, schedule, scope, and delivery commitments
• Translate contractual requirements into an executable program baseline
• Ensure customer expectations remain aligned with technical and schedule reality
• Own day-to-day contract administration for assigned programs, in partnership with Legal and Finance
• Track contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, and acceptance criteria
• Lead assessment and negotiation of scope changes, contract modifications, and schedule impacts
• Ensure execution remains compliant with contract terms and data rights requirements
• Support invoicing milestones, deliverable acceptance, and customer reporting
• Lead customer program reviews, readiness reviews, and delivery checkpoints
• Ensure clear documentation of decisions, changes, and customer direction
• Act as Loft’s execution authority in customer-facing forums

Senior Satellite Program Manager

• Own delivery of assigned programs, projects, or major workstreams
• Coordinate execution across engineering, software, AIT, and operations
• Track schedule, scope, and risks for owned scope
• Build and maintain executable schedules for owned scope
• Update and manage tasks derived from the program IMS
• Understand dependencies and surface conflicts proactively
• Identify risks early and propose mitigations
• Track issues and drive closure
• Support replanning and recovery actions when needed
• Interface directly with customers on execution topics under guidance of a Senior PM
• Support preparation and delivery of customer status updates and reviews
• Ensure customer questions and concerns are tracked and resolved
• Track contractual requirements, milestones, and deliverables for owned scope
• Support change assessments by documenting impacts to schedule, cost, and scope
• Maintain accurate records of customer direction and decisions
• Provide clear, accurate status to internal leadership and customers
• Ensure execution status aligns with contractual commitments
• Escalate risks or misalignments early
• Maintain accurate documentation and decision records

Satellite Program Manager

• Own delivery of software scope across customer programs with teams including in Spacecraft Deployment, Software Solutions, Test Infrastructure, Customer Operations Engineer, Embedded Software, and Software Products
• Translate contract requirements into executable software plans
• Ensure alignment between software roadmaps and program milestones
• Build and maintain software schedules integrated into the program IMS
• Manage dependencies between software, hardware, AIT, and mission operations
• Provide inputs to and ensure alignment of sprint-level execution while maintaining long-range delivery credibility
• Work effectively with matrixed product personnel, independent functional teams, or dedicated program teams
• Resolve priority conflicts between product and program needs
• Ensure software readiness for integration, test, and launch
• Identify software delivery risks early
• Coordinate mitigation, re-planning, and recovery actions
• Represent software execution status to customers and leadership
• Act as a trusted execution partner to software engineering leadership
• Mentor junior PMs or TPMs
• Shape how Loft integrates software delivery into overall program execution
• Serve as the primary customer interface for software execution, delivery, and readiness
• Ensure software delivery aligns with customer milestones, acceptance criteria, and integration events
• Own contract execution for software-related scope across customer programs
• Track software deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria
• In coordination with Customer Operations Engineer, perform impact assessments for software scope changes, including cost, schedule, and risk
• Ensure alignment between product roadmaps and customer contractual commitments
• Work closely with hardware PMs to ensure integrated contract compliance
• Partner with Legal, Finance, and Product to manage change control and invoicing milestones
• Ensure customer commitments do not outpace executable capacity

Security Engineer

• Act as the primary security point of contact for Loft France with authorities, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee security compliance in accordance with French and European defense regulations.
• Ensure effective implementation of security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Lead and manage security clearance (habilitation) processes for employees, contractors, and partners.
• Interface with the relevant authorities on clearance-related matters.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure ongoing compliance with clearance requirements.
• Support security assessments for programs, projects, and partnerships in the defense domain.
• Contribute to risk analysis, mitigation planning, and incident management.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and program teams to integrate security into day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate with international teams across the US and Europe.
• Provide clear status reports and recommendations to leadership.

Security Officer

Sales

• Identify, classify, and qualify new opportunities, both for inbound and outbound leads.
• Connect with existing and prospective customers to provide information about Loft’s services, understand their objectives and needs, and craft solutions based on Loft’s product and service offerings
• Formulate and present written and verbal proposals for those customers
• Once a proposal has been accepted, draft and negotiate contracts with the customers
• Once a program is underway, remain in touch with and support the customer to ensure they are appropriately supported, and new opportunities are triaged effectively.

Senior Sales Manager

Business Development Rep

• Build and grow a pipeline of customers across the German government (civil and defense) and commercial sectors.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with key stakeholders such as DLR, BAAINBw, Bundeswehr, primes (e.g., Airbus, OHB, HENSOLDT), and commercial tech startups.
• Identify and negotiate strategic partnerships that accelerate Loft’s ability to deliver space infrastructure-as-a-service
• Shape Go-to-Market Strategy, collaborating with our EMEA Business Development team to localize Loft’s positioning for the German market.
• Influence Loft’s product roadmap. Work closely with technical and product teams to ensure customer requirements inform Loft’s platform development.
• Attend and speak at German and European space industry events and support Loft’s brand presence in-country.

Director, Business Development

Sales Engineer

• Lead customer conversations in English with confidence and clarity, translating mission needs into crisp technical requirements and clear next steps.
• Deeply understand Loft Orbital’s technical solution ecosystem, including satellite platforms, in-orbit capabilities, mission services, and operations to communicate and discuss mission solutions, accommodations, and design tradeoffs concisely to both customers and engineers.
• Evaluate customer design and interface requirements for physical and on-demand missions, aligning with Loft’s program offerings and technical specifications.
• Drive the development of customer-specific technical solutions, asking the right questions throughout the sales process to align on program expectations.
• Own technical proposal content end-to-end, including preliminary architectures, mission analyses, and written narratives that are structured, clear, and mission-oriented.
• Act as the primary coordination point between Business Development and Engineering—analyzing customer requirements, synthesizing information, building alignment, and pushing discussions to outcomes rather than open-ended exploration.

Senior Sales Engineer, EMEA

Strategy

• Drive long-term partnerships and strategic programs that expand Loft’s platform across EMEA.
• Lead complex, high-value pursuits and serve as Loft’s senior counterpart to institutional and commercial stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to ensure each partnership is executable, technically sound, and built to scale.

Director, Strategic Initiatives – EMEA

Systems Engineer

• As an RF Systems Engineer at Loft Orbital, you will play a pivotal role in the integration of RF subsystems for high-reliability satellite systems
• Work with our RF team across campuses to collaboratively develop, integrate, and test sub-system and system-level solutions for satellites
• Ensure the success of our space mission through your expertise