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Software Engineer - MMS
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Loft Orbital . Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr Overview
Loft Orbital is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Mission Management Services (MMS) team. This role is at the heart of developing and maintaining the software that enables spacecraft and constellation scheduling. You’ll help design, build, and operate core MMS services that create optimal timeframes for client payload access and manage the complexity of multi-satellite operations. As part of the MMS team, every engineer takes ownership of their work, has the opportunity to participate in live satellite operations, and directly impacts real-world missions. The position offers cutting-edge technical challenges involving the full automation stack, from schedule optimization to software integration for live missions: a unique and exciting blend of software engineering and space system operations. About this Role: Diagrams and engineering decisions will focus on backend services for mission scheduling and constellation management, with growth opportunities in open-source libraries and tooling, and interaction with Cockpit (our satellite operation software). Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services to support mission scheduling and constellation management Implement and optimize algorithms for automated spacecraft tasking and scheduling Simulate and test scenarios across the fleet to provide robust operational capabilities Manage deconfliction to prevent resource or operational conflicts Contribute to mission-critical open-source libraries and tooling Support internal users of Cockpit (our satellite operation software) Participate directly in S/C Ops (Spacecraft Operations); all team members rotate through spacecraft operations tasks Engage in SatDevOps training to gain hands-on experience with spacecraft operations and build operational expertise within the engineering team Must Haves
Strong proficiency in production-grade Python programming Experience working with containers Solid experience with prominent web development backend frameworks Experience with Python numerical and data processing libraries Demonstrated experience designing, documenting, and implementing APIs Self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of an international engineering team Strong problem-solving skills and operational awareness Nice to Haves
Backend development with Django Database experience, at scale, particularly with PostgreSQL Space Flight Dynamics experience (orbit, access, passes, etc.) Knowledge of advanced scheduling and optimization concepts Experience with GraphQL Familiarity with Kubernetes in a production environment Industry exposure to real-time, high-availability, high-scale or mission-critical distributed systems Benefits
Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT) and flexible working hours Health and life insurance Lunch Vouchers Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable Statement encouraging applicants to apply even if not meeting all criteria to promote diverse and inclusive hiring Who We Are
Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. We operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle missions from end to end, reducing lead-time and risk of traditional space missions. Our standard interface enables multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, including earth imagery, weather & climate data, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. We value diversity, community, and collaboration, and we hire the best people regardless of background. Strong English communication is important in our international team. With 6 satellites on-orbit and a growing mission pipeline, we are scaling across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France. State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $140,000 - $190,000 per year. The salary range is wide to reflect differences in education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We look forward to meeting you and exploring fit for our team.
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Software Engineer - MMS
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Loft Orbital . Base pay range: $140,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr Overview
Loft Orbital is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Mission Management Services (MMS) team. This role is at the heart of developing and maintaining the software that enables spacecraft and constellation scheduling. You’ll help design, build, and operate core MMS services that create optimal timeframes for client payload access and manage the complexity of multi-satellite operations. As part of the MMS team, every engineer takes ownership of their work, has the opportunity to participate in live satellite operations, and directly impacts real-world missions. The position offers cutting-edge technical challenges involving the full automation stack, from schedule optimization to software integration for live missions: a unique and exciting blend of software engineering and space system operations. About this Role: Diagrams and engineering decisions will focus on backend services for mission scheduling and constellation management, with growth opportunities in open-source libraries and tooling, and interaction with Cockpit (our satellite operation software). Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services to support mission scheduling and constellation management Implement and optimize algorithms for automated spacecraft tasking and scheduling Simulate and test scenarios across the fleet to provide robust operational capabilities Manage deconfliction to prevent resource or operational conflicts Contribute to mission-critical open-source libraries and tooling Support internal users of Cockpit (our satellite operation software) Participate directly in S/C Ops (Spacecraft Operations); all team members rotate through spacecraft operations tasks Engage in SatDevOps training to gain hands-on experience with spacecraft operations and build operational expertise within the engineering team Must Haves
Strong proficiency in production-grade Python programming Experience working with containers Solid experience with prominent web development backend frameworks Experience with Python numerical and data processing libraries Demonstrated experience designing, documenting, and implementing APIs Self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of an international engineering team Strong problem-solving skills and operational awareness Nice to Haves
Backend development with Django Database experience, at scale, particularly with PostgreSQL Space Flight Dynamics experience (orbit, access, passes, etc.) Knowledge of advanced scheduling and optimization concepts Experience with GraphQL Familiarity with Kubernetes in a production environment Industry exposure to real-time, high-availability, high-scale or mission-critical distributed systems Benefits
Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT) and flexible working hours Health and life insurance Lunch Vouchers Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable Statement encouraging applicants to apply even if not meeting all criteria to promote diverse and inclusive hiring Who We Are
Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. We operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle missions from end to end, reducing lead-time and risk of traditional space missions. Our standard interface enables multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, including earth imagery, weather & climate data, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. We value diversity, community, and collaboration, and we hire the best people regardless of background. Strong English communication is important in our international team. With 6 satellites on-orbit and a growing mission pipeline, we are scaling across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France. State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $140,000 - $190,000 per year. The salary range is wide to reflect differences in education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. We look forward to meeting you and exploring fit for our team.
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