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Loft Orbital · 20 hours ago

Satellite Program Manager

Loft Orbital Solutions is a company focused on simplifying space missions for governments, companies, and research institutions. They are seeking a Satellite Program Manager to oversee spacecraft programs and customer missions, ensuring effective execution and coordination among cross-functional teams.

AerospaceSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Own delivery of assigned programs, projects, or major workstreams
Coordinate execution across engineering, software, AIT, and operations
Track schedule, scope, and risks for owned scope
Build and maintain executable schedules for owned scope
Update and manage tasks derived from the program IMS
Understand dependencies and surface conflicts proactively
Identify risks early and propose mitigations
Track issues and drive closure
Support replanning and recovery actions when needed
Interface directly with customers on execution topics under guidance of a Senior PM
Support preparation and delivery of customer status updates and reviews
Ensure customer questions and concerns are tracked and resolved
Track contractual requirements, milestones, and deliverables for owned scope
Support change assessments by documenting impacts to schedule, cost, and scope
Maintain accurate records of customer direction and decisions
Coordinate with Finance on milestone completion and invoicing readiness
Provide clear, accurate status to internal leadership and customers
Ensure execution status aligns with contractual commitments
Escalate risks or misalignments early
Maintain accurate documentation and decision records

Qualification

Program ManagementSystems EngineeringProject LeadershipSchedulingRisk ManagementCross-functional CoordinationAerospace ExperienceIntegrated Master SchedulingCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

3–7 years of experience in program management, systems engineering, or project leadership
Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams
Ability to build and manage schedules for technical work
Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred

Experience in satellite or aerospace programs
Exposure to Integrated Master Scheduling
Interest in growing into full end-to-end program ownership

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

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Loft Orbital leases space on satellites for any organization to collect information about the Earth, from space.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$326.2M
Key Investors
AXIAL Partners,Tikehau CapitalBlackRockFoundation Capital
2025-09-01Debt Financing
2025-01-14Series C· $170M
2024-09-20Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Pierre-Damien Vaujour
Co-Founder & CEO
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Alex Greenberg
Co-Founder & COO
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