Job Description
A Senior Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining software systems to operate and ensure the reliability of a heterogeneous fleet of satellites, including ground and onboard software, with opportunities to take on roles such as Flight Director in a fast-growing space infrastructure company.
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.
- Interact with mission control systems, such as Cockpit, and develop onboard satellite code.
- Potentially serve as a Flight Director, overseeing 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.
- Knowledge of satellite bus stability, satellite platform components such as the Hub, and payload management for customer missions.
- Proficiency in coding that interacts with mission control systems such as Cockpit.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot on-orbit satellite issues.
- Excellent communication skills in English to collaborate effectively within an international team and convey complex ideas.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and collaborate with diverse, supportive colleagues.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary and compensation package (implied by industry standards for senior roles)
Work in a collaborative, supportive, and international team environment
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space infrastructure and satellite missions
Autonomy and ownership over significant challenges and projects
Potential to become a Flight Director responsible for fleet health and safety
Flexible work environment with opportunities across multiple locations (San Francisco, Golden, Toulouse)
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