Loft Orbital

Full-stack Engineer

• 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.

Satellite Operations Software Engineer

• 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

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

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.

Satellite Operations Software Engineer

Software Engineer, MMS

IT Systems Administrator

Manufacturing Systems and Tools Engineer