Loft Orbital Solutions

Wanna join the adventure? If you’re looking for a role that combines backend development , satellites , and space infrastructure , you’ve knocked on the right door. We are looking for a talented Backend Engineer to join our Software team and help build the foundation of our space infrastructure. You’ll develop systems that automate and streamline hardware and software integration testing, mission operations, and ensure our satellites are always ready to fly. Your work will be critical to scaling our platform and making space more accessible for our customers. About this Role: Collaborate with the Product Engineering, Flight Systems, Space Operations, and AIT teams to design features that automate hardware testing and software integration.Build systems to validate mission requirements and ensure full coverage with a “test as you fly” approach.Work on both in-orbit missions and upcoming launches — helping solve real-time issues and supporting operational...

Wanna Join the Adventure? We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior FPGA Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing our FPGA capabilities. As the Senior FPGA Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing and executing our FPGA strategy, aligning it with Loft’s broader technology roadmap, and ensuring the successful delivery of FPGA-related projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and elevate the technical expertise of the FPGA team. About This Role: FPGA Design and Development:  Collaborate with the team to develop, implement, and verify FPGA logic, supporting Loft’s satellite systems and product roadmap. Verification and Validation:  Participate in the testing and validation of FPGA designs, ensuring reliability, performance, and adherence to mission requirements. Process Optimization:  Support and improve Loft’s FPGA development processes, contributing to best practices for...

Wanna join the adventure? If you are interested in working at Loft we encourage you to still apply, even if we do not have an open posting that is a match for your current skillset. Location: Although our preference is for someone to work on-site in one of our 3 offices, we operate as a distributed team and realize sometimes the best people for a job can’t move to one of these places.  We encourage you to still apply. You are also encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description! We look at our Open Applications regularly and will reach out to you if we think you are a fit for any current needs. Please keep an eye on our job site as we regularly post new roles there. Some of Our Awesome Benefits: Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your best Health and life insurance, we care about your...

Wanna join the adventure? As a senior member on our Embedded Systems Team, you will be responsible for the embedded SW design and development on our satellite’s electronic payloads; cutting edge units meant to advance the state of space-as-a-service. Our development pushes the boundaries of in-space compute capabilities, RF communications, software defined payloads, and many other applications. You will help guide a team of experts in bringing these ideas to reality and launching your work into orbit. About this Role: Architect, design and write high-quality software for the satellite following best practices such as modularity, maintainability, testability and efficiency Develop high-speed interface drivers, data handling and networking capabilities Perform SW/FW/HW integration to provide a fully functional software solution Develop unit tests, component tests and continuous integration for your code Perform hands-on board bring-up and debugging Must...

Wanna join the adventure? Loft Orbital is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Spacecraft Deployment team. About the Team: The Spacecraft Deployment Team is dedicated to ensuring seamless integration of our products within our space platform, encompassing the Bus, Hub, and Loft-controlled payloads. This team is responsible for developing and managing the software products crucial for efficient operations. About this Role: Spacecraft Commissioning: Overseeing and ensuring the timely and efficient commissioning of spacecraft, meeting all operational readiness criteria. Program Operations Repositories: Maintaining consistency and compatibility across program operations repositories within Loft’s wide-ranging ecosystem. Platform-Level ConOps: Designing, developing, and testing Concept of Operations (ConOps) at the platform level to ensure that Loft’s software products integrate effectively within programs. Must Haves: Strong Satellite Systems Understanding:...

Wanna join the adventure? Loft Orbital's mission is to make space simple for organizations that need to collect information about the Earth. We provide space infrastructure as a service where multiple customer payloads are flown on a single spacecraft platform through Loft's in-house Payload Accommodation Module.  The Embedded Test Engineer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust, reliable test pipeline embedded software within the Hardware group. You will work with Loft Orbital’s engineering, software, and integration teams to verify the performance of internal avionics hardware, firmware and software to improve design iteration and continuous integration efforts. You will help to define the processes and standards for version control and work closely with the engineering teams to ensure flight readiness for orbit. You will be a critical part of ensuring we are delivering the right high quality hardware products to both internal teams as well as...

Wanna join the adventure? Loft is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Technician to support the build-up and testing of spacecraft and flight hardware. You’ll collaborate with engineers and technicians to bring spacecraft from drawing to orbit — taking pride in both craftsmanship and ownership of our builds. About the Role: Assemble, integrate, and test satellite systems (mechanical, electrical, thermal) Follow detailed drawings and schematics to perform precise build-ups Perform functional and environmental testing on satellite components Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and integration issues Maintain lab cleanliness and hardware organization Document test results, build logs, and non-conformances Use specialized tools (e.g., soldering irons, crimpers, torque wrenches, oscilloscopes) Must Haves: 3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, space, or high-tech manufacturing Strong...

Wanna join the adventure? Loft Orbital is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Spacecraft Deployment team. About the Team: The Spacecraft Deployment Team is dedicated to ensuring seamless integration of our products within our space platform, encompassing the Bus, Hub, and Loft-controlled payloads. This team is responsible for developing and managing the software products crucial for efficient operations. About this Role: Spacecraft Commissioning: Overseeing and ensuring the timely and efficient commissioning of spacecraft, meeting all operational readiness criteria. Program Operations Repositories: Maintaining consistency and compatibility across program operations repositories within Loft’s wide-ranging ecosystem. Platform-Level ConOps: Designing, developing, and testing Concept of Operations (ConOps) at the platform level to ensure that Loft’s software products integrate effectively within programs. Must Haves: Strong...