Jobs at Loft Orbital

Build and maintain core ground-platform capabilities, including backend services, workflow automation, AI development tooling, microservice communication, message queues, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and observability. Own platform reliability and performance while collaborating with software engineers and satellite operators. Participate occasionally in SatDevOps rotations to investigate spacecraft anomalies and support real-time incident response.

Develop backend services, workflow automation, AI tooling, and shared ground-platform capabilities. Maintain infrastructure reliability, CI/CD pipelines, message queues, observability, and Kubernetes-based systems. Evaluate technologies, improve development workflows, and collaborate with software engineers and satellite operators. Participate occasionally in SatDevOps rotations, spacecraft anomaly investigation, and real-time incident response.

Develop backend services, workflow automation, AI tooling, and shared ground-platform capabilities. Build and maintain microservices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, message queues, and observability systems while ensuring reliability and performance. Participate in SatDevOps rotations, spacecraft anomaly investigation, and real-time incident response. Collaborate with software engineers and satellite operators to establish consistent, maintainable platform solutions.

Own IT infrastructure supporting satellite manufacturing operations, including networks, firewalls, VPNs, virtualization, backups, disaster recovery, business continuity, endpoint management, and daily user support. Administer Mac and Windows devices, Google Workspace, MDM, access controls, and connectivity across offices, labs, and cleanrooms. Coordinate vendors, security partners, documentation, audits, recovery testing, and infrastructure improvements while supporting organizational growth.

Lead customer satellite mission delivery from contract signature through on-orbit deployment. Own mission plans, schedules, work packages, customer communications, capability portfolios, cross-functional coordination, product deployments, risks, and operational readiness. Partner with engineers, product teams, operations, executives, and external customers to deliver complex technical programs, build execution processes, and maintain alignment across parallel workstreams.

Test Engineering Interns will develop and deliver hardware and software supporting satellite test and ground-support systems. Responsibilities include designing monitoring hardware, building GUIs, maintaining test-operation software, integrating telemetry and test equipment, working from engineering requirements, participating in design reviews, and documenting and testing completed products. Interns may also gain exposure to satellite testing, environmental testing, and spacecraft operations while receiving mentorship and presenting their work.

Supports satellite program execution from planning through launch and early orbit operations. Responsibilities include maintaining integrated schedules, tracking costs, risks, actions, and dependencies, coordinating technical scope across engineering teams, analyzing program data, improving program management processes, and presenting internship deliverables.

Mechanical Engineering Intern supporting satellite hardware design and development. Responsibilities include translating requirements into mechanical constraints, creating 3D CAD models and engineering drawings, performing structural analysis, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting prototyping, manufacturing, documentation, and design validation. The intern will own a meaningful project through stages from concept to detailed design and may present results at the internship’s conclusion.

Build and operate Python backend services for Oort, Loft Orbital’s mission lifecycle platform. Design APIs, integrations, and database interactions that connect infrastructure data and tools across teams. Collaborate with program management, satellite engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex processes into reliable software. Own features from design through production, apply a product mindset, incorporate user feedback, and reduce workflow complexity.

Build and operate backend services for Oort, Loft Orbital’s central space mission platform. Design APIs, integrations, and database interactions that connect infrastructure data and workflows across teams. Collaborate with program management, satellite engineering, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex processes into reliable software. Own features from design through production, apply a product mindset, and improve mission lifecycle efficiency.

Operate and support satellite missions across commissioning, nominal operations, anomaly resolution, and launch campaigns. Configure operational tools, dashboards, procedures, and autopilot plans; develop Python-based automation; validate mission-critical systems using Test as We Fly practices; and participate in satellite controller or flight director on-call rotations. The role also interfaces with customers and works across ground, space, hardware, software, and operational systems.

Design, plan, and execute spacecraft and subsystem test campaigns, including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, functional, and automated testing. Develop test procedures, fixtures, instrumentation, and ground support equipment; analyze test data; document results and non-conformances; and collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and software teams. Support satellite commissioning and operations, process improvements, requirements verification, and occasional off-hours or weekend testing.

Own financial reporting, technical accounting, general ledger operations, monthly consolidation, reconciliations, audit coordination, accounting policies, and SOX-compliant controls. The role prepares internal and external reporting, guides complex accounting treatment, manages inventory and intercompany accounting, and drives automation through modern accounting technologies. It requires a CPA, strong US GAAP expertise, and at least five years of relevant experience, including Big 4, SEC reporting, or comparable experience.

Develops local suppliers’ capability to manufacture aerospace flight hardware. Responsibilities include supplier audits, machining and wire harness process validation, honeycomb panel rework oversight, AS9100 and AS9102 compliance, root cause and corrective action, supplier qualification, and performance dashboards. The role partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Contracts, and Supply Chain to improve supplier readiness, quality, traceability, and delivery performance.

Leads design-to-manufacturing across satellite production, integration, verification, and launch readiness. Oversees manufacturing systems, MGSE, verification and validation test engineering, and EGSE/test platforms. Converts engineering requirements into validated processes, tooling, work instructions, test methods, and infrastructure. Drives manufacturability and testability reviews, root-cause resolution, operational scaling, readiness tracking, and cross-functional delivery. Develops technical teams and establishes repeatable standards for quality, schedule, cost, throughput, and lifecycle support.

Own full-cycle recruiting for specialized hardware and product engineering roles supporting satellite design, production, integration, and operations. Source passive candidates, develop talent pipelines, conduct screens, assess technical alignment, manage interviews, and partner with hiring managers. Recruit across mechanical, electrical, embedded, firmware, RF, systems, and hardware test disciplines, using technical knowledge to translate requirements into effective sourcing strategies. Maintain ATS data, provide market insights, and support hiring in aerospace and other complex hardware environments.

Own full-cycle recruiting for specialized software and product engineering roles supporting satellite platforms, mission operations, ground systems, and product development. Source passive candidates, translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies, conduct screens, manage candidate communications, maintain ATS pipelines, and partner with hiring managers to improve hiring outcomes.

Owns full-cycle recruiting for specialized hardware and product engineering roles supporting satellite design, production, integration, and operations. Sources passive candidates, translates technical requirements into sourcing strategies, conducts screens, manages interview processes, maintains ATS pipelines, and partners with hiring managers on talent-market insights. The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, embedded, firmware, RF, systems, and hardware test recruiting within aerospace, space, defense, or related deep-tech industries.

Own full-cycle recruiting for specialized software and product engineering roles supporting satellite platforms, mission operations, ground systems, and product development. Source passive candidates, translate technical requirements into sourcing strategies, conduct screens, manage candidate communication, maintain ATS pipelines, and partner with hiring managers. The role also involves building niche talent pipelines, presenting the company’s mission and culture, and reporting recruiting insights and metrics.

Source and engage specialized hardware and engineering candidates for Loft Orbital’s technical hiring needs. Responsibilities include proactive headhunting, talent mapping, market research, candidate outreach, technical alignment evaluation, pipeline development, and sourcing strategy across multiple requisitions. The role partners with recruiters and hiring managers, uses LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS tools, tracks outreach activity, and supports remote recruiting operations on a six-month contract.