Loft Orbital · 1 month ago
Ground Software Solutions Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $170K/yrLoft Orbital is a company that provides innovative solutions for space missions, and they are seeking a Ground Software Solutions Engineer to join their team. The role involves developing and maintaining custom ground software capabilities, ensuring smooth operations, and troubleshooting software integration issues during live missions.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Own and maintain Ground Procedures, Configurations and Automation software tailored to specific programs and missions
Design and implement non-recurring features within Cockpit to support both Physical and Virtual Missions customers
Work closely with other Solutions teams and Software Product teams to ensure smooth integration and improve products
Help troubleshoot software integration issues found during development as well as during end to end testing, commissioning and operations
Participate actively in Satellite Operations and support Spacecraft Commissioning - Everyone is involved!
Qualification
Required
Previous experience as Software Engineer, or Satellite Operations Automation roles involving software development
Ability to troubleshoot and effectively communicate issues and solutions
Experience with Python and Git
Docker
Preferred
Experience in Software Integration - Making all the pieces work together
Experience in or close to Satellite Operations
Experience with Satellite Scheduling concepts and or Flight Dynamics
GitLab CI/CD and Automated testing
Django
Benefits
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
Company
Loft Orbital
Loft Orbital leases space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the Earth, from space.
Founded in 2017
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (4)
2022 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$326.2MKey Investors
BlackRockFoundation CapitalUncork Capital
2025-09-01Debt Financing
2025-01-14Series C· $170M
2024-09-20Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Pierre-Damien Vaujour
Co-Founder & CEO
Alex Greenberg
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
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