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Ground Software Solutions Engineer

Loft
Golden, Colorado
Full Time
Posted August 20, 2025
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Job Description

A Ground Software Solutions Engineer at Loft Orbital develops and maintains custom ground software for space missions, working on mission control, scheduling, and real-time problem solving, while contributing to the integration of software and space technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain custom ground software capabilities for customers.
  • Configure and extend Mission Control and Scheduling Software for specific program needs.
  • Deliver custom features to support mission deployment and execution.
  • Ensure smooth operations by connecting product capabilities with mission-specific needs.
  • Provide operational feedback and collaborate with Product teams for product improvement.
  • Work on real-time issues during live missions to troubleshoot and resolve problems.
  • Build and develop automated infrastructure integrating software and space systems.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming language.
  • Experience with Django framework.
  • Knowledge of GraphQL.
  • Experience working with Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with Cue language.
  • Proficiency in C programming language.
  • Ability to develop and maintain custom ground software capabilities for space missions.
  • Experience configuring and extending Mission Control and Scheduling Software for specific program needs.
  • Ability to deliver custom features to support mission deployment and execution.
  • Experience working on real-time issues on live missions and solving problems as they occur.
  • Strong English communication skills to collaborate effectively within an international team.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot operational issues.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, respectful, and supportive environment.
  • Willingness to learn and participate in SatDevOps training to operate spacecraft.

Benefits & Perks

SatDevOps training to enable spacecraft operation
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and modern automated infrastructure
Autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges
Supportive and close-knit team environment
International work environment with offices in San Francisco, CA, Golden, CO, and Toulouse, France

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