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Senior Software Engineer - Space Infrastructure

Loft
San Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted October 29, 2025
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Job Description

A Senior Software Engineer specializing in space infrastructure, responsible for developing and maintaining satellite operations, ground and flight software, and ensuring the reliable and efficient functioning of a heterogeneous fleet of satellites. The role involves working on various systems, supporting mission control, and potentially serving as a Flight Director to oversee satellite health and safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Scale the operation of a heterogeneous fleet of satellites across various mission types.
  • Develop and maintain ground and flight software for satellite operations.
  • Ensure the reliable, efficient, and standardized operation of Loft's space infrastructure.
  • Maintain the stability of satellite components, including the satellite bus, the Hub, and payloads.
  • Solve on-orbit problems related to satellite operations.
  • Work with systems such as mission control (Cockpit) and onboard satellite code.
  • Potentially serve as a Flight Director responsible for the health and safety of the satellite fleet.

Requirements

  • Experience in developing and maintaining ground and flight software for satellite operations.
  • Ability to work at the intersection of automated satellite operations, ground and flight software, and solving on-orbit problems.
  • Experience ensuring the reliable, efficient, and standardized operation of space infrastructure.
  • Experience working with the stability of satellite bus, the Hub, and Loft-owned payloads as a platform to execute customer missions.
  • Proficiency in coding that interacts with and uses mission control systems such as Cockpit.
  • Ability to develop code that executes onboard satellites.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot on-orbit issues.
  • Excellent communication skills in English to collaborate effectively within an international team.
  • Strong understanding of satellite systems, including satellite bus, payloads, and mission control systems.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented environment with a focus on reliability and safety of satellite operations.
  • Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks related to space infrastructure and satellite operations.

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Work environment perks include a close-knit and supportive team, and opportunities to work across multiple international offices (San Francisco, CA; Golden, CO; Toulouse, France)
Opportunity to become a Flight Director responsible for the health and safety of the satellite fleet
Autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges
Diverse and inclusive company culture that values respectful debate and challenging assumptions
Opportunity to work on a variety of systems, including mission control and onboard satellite software
Participation in a company with a proven flight heritage and extensive satellite mission experience

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