Loft Orbital · 2 days ago
Embedded Software Engineer
Golden, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expLoft Orbital Solutions is a company focused on providing fast and reliable satellite deployment services. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to contribute to the design and development of embedded software for satellite electronic payloads, collaborating closely with experienced engineers to advance the state of space-as-a-service.
AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Design and implement high-quality embedded software for satellite systems, following best practices for modularity, maintainability, testability, and efficiency
Develop and maintain interface drivers, data handling, and networking capabilities
Support SW/FW/HW integration to deliver fully functional software solutions
Write and maintain unit tests and component tests; contribute to CI pipelines
Participate in hands-on board bring-up, debugging, and system-level testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and test engineers
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience writing C or C++ for embedded systems (Embedded Linux)
Working knowledge of Linux systems, including kernel concepts, device drivers, or BSPs
Experience with local and remote debugging tools and workflows (e.g., gdb)
Familiarity with hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., UART, DMA, Ethernet, LVDS, SpaceWire)
Experience using Linux build and cross-compilation toolchains (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot)
Exposure to common processor architectures such as ARM-based SoCs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Curious, resourceful, and comfortable working on novel technical problems
Ability to take ownership of tasks while collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow into new technologies and responsibilities
Preferred
Experience with aerospace, space systems, or other safety-critical software
Exposure to virtualization technologies (hypervisors and/or containers)
Familiarity with radiation effects or Single Event Upset (SEU) mitigation concepts
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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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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