Loft Orbital · 4 months ago
AIT Technician
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $77K/yr
3+ years expLoft Orbital is a company that provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and flexible way to deploy missions in orbit. They are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Technician to support the build-up and testing of spacecraft and flight hardware, collaborating with engineers and technicians throughout the process.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
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)
Qualification
Required
3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, space, or high-tech manufacturing
Strong electrical or mechanical build experience (depending on position)
Electrical: Harnessing, soldering, board assembly, con testing
Mechanical: Structural assembly, solar arrays, reaction wheels
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and assembly procedures
Comfortable working with engineers and independently owning work
Experience using basic tools and test equipment (multi-meters, torque tools, etc.)
Preferred
IPC or J-STD certifications (soldering, harnessing)
Cleanroom or flight hardware experience
ERP (NetSuite/ION) familiarity
Space domain experience (preferred), or medical/high-tech background
Forklift or crane certification
A&P license or equivalent
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.
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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