Loft Orbital Solutions

You'll **join a distributed team** at Loft, working on **aerospace software solutions** from one of our offices or remotely. Your application will be reviewed for future opportunities that match your skills. We encourage you to apply even if there's no exact fit.

You'll streamline the creation, integration, and release of onboard software for satellite systems, improving test coverage and automation. You'll configure standard software components for customer payloads and support deployment and troubleshooting. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge space technology and solve real-time issues on live missions.

You'll help build and scale the microservices that power **satellite operations** through Cockpit, our mission control system. You'll work across multiple satellite platforms, writing production backend code in Python and collaborating with flight software and operations teams. This role offers SatDevOps training so you can **operate spacecraft** directly.

You'll own end-to-end deployment and execution of customer satellite missions, translating objectives into operational reality. You'll sit at the intersection of **satellite operations**, **customer engineering**, and **software development**, building mission applications on Loft's API. You will drive **reliable, scalable on-orbit execution** from early requirements through commissioning.

You'll define and own the integrated-level system design for the Hub, taking ownership of selected capabilities across the Hub product scope. You'll translate high-level concepts into actionable specifications and ensure reliable, scalable on-orbit execution. **You'll sit at the intersection of satellite operations, customer engineering, and software development**, **leading cross-functional technical efforts** while operating real spacecraft and building mission applications.

You'll serve as **Satellite Systems Engineer** for **multiple customer missions**, leading development activities from design to orbit. You'll act as the internal payload expert, interfacing with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration.

You'll support **BD customer engagement** and proposal development, while using **AI automation** to improve workflows. This internship offers hands-on experience in aerospace, presenting outcomes to leadership.

You'll join **Orbitworks**, a UAE sovereign aerospace company, and **own a defined project** from day one. You will **conduct a Value Stream Map** of production floor operations and present findings to leadership.

You'll join **Orbitworks**, a UAE aerospace company, to **own a defined project** on real satellite systems. You'll conduct a **Value Stream Map** of production floor operations, identify waste, and present findings to leadership.

You'll own a defined project, selecting a **local honeycomb panel supplier** while working alongside experienced engineers. Your core impact includes compiling drawings, evaluating suppliers against ECSS standards, and generating a **qualification report**. This is not a shadowing programme—you'll present outcomes to leadership.

You'll define the architecture of Loft's space infrastructure offering, coordinating across hardware, software, ground, and flight components. You'll drive alignment between product intent and implementation realities. This role stands out for its impact on reusable, scalable systems in the space industry.

You'll **shape the architecture** of Loft Orbital's space infrastructure offering, defining how ground, space, software, and hardware interact. You'll **drive cross-cutting decisions** on interfaces, capability allocation, and customer tooling. This role **influences how the entire platform scales** and evolves across teams and sites.

You'll ensure smooth IT operations for a satellite manufacturing company in Abu Dhabi. You'll provide hands-on support, manage systems, and contribute to security and scalability. This role offers a chance to shape internal operations in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

You'll lead **customer technical engagements** for a **modern space service company**, translating mission needs into precise requirements. You'll drive **end-to-end technical proposals** and coordinate between business development and engineering teams.

You'll serve as **satellite systems engineer** for one or more customer missions, acting as internal payload subject-matter expert. You'll lead development activities, interface with hardware and software teams, and support end-to-end integration. This role offers **hands-on experience** with flight-proven satellite buses and **cross-office travel opportunities**.

You'll lead **business development** for Loft's space infrastructure-as-a-service in the US, driving customer acquisition and strategic partnerships across the Americas. You'll shape go-to-market strategy and influence the product roadmap by working closely with technical teams. This high-impact role offers the chance to pioneer new models of **space services** in a fast-growing company.

You'll define the technical roadmap for a **new AI Marketplace** and lead a team building **production ML systems** for satellite operations. You'll bridge research and production, setting standards for **ML model deployment and inference pipelines**.

You'll own the full commercial sales cycle across Europe for **Loft Orbital**, driving revenue and building a real pipeline with commercial satellite operators, defense primes, and tech integrators. Your core impact will be landing contracts that matter, with deep **fluency in the French market** setting you apart. You'll be Loft's commercial engine in a space industry moving faster than ever.

You'll **develop a working capital optimization model** for a **sovereign aerospace company** in the UAE. Your work will directly impact cash flow visibility and decision-making. This is a **hands-on internship** where you own a real project from start to finish.

You'll facilitate **system-level validation** for spacecraft platforms, focusing on software-hardware integration. Your core impact will be **enabling fast, effective testing** across multiple teams. This role acts as a force multiplier for test engineering and validation efforts.

You'll design and build backend services for the Cockpit platform that move satellite payload data from ground stations to customers, ensuring **data correctness and reliability**. You'll own microservices and data pipelines that turn raw on-orbit data into usable products, collaborating with ops teams to **scale distributed systems**. As part of SatDevOps, you'll operate the spacecraft you build tools for.

You'll maintain and scale ground segment infrastructure for a company building shareable satellites, collaborating across teams to ensure reliable space operations. Your core impact is applying **DevOps principles to spacecraft control** in a **hybrid cloud environment**, helping build modern automated space infrastructure. You'll be trained in SatDevOps to operate satellites.

You'll develop software systems that autonomously operate our satellite fleet, working at the intersection of ground and flight software. You'll improve reliability and scalability of **space infrastructure** while serving as a rotating **Flight Director**. This role offers wide latitude to impact autonomous satellite operations.

You'll be the primary technical interface for customer satellite missions at Loft, owning the full lifecycle from requirements through on-orbit operations. You'll translate mission objectives into executable workflows and tooling, ensuring **reliable, scalable execution** and **directly operating real spacecraft**. This role sits at the intersection of satellite ops, software engineering, and customer engagement.

You'll own the end-to-end deployment and execution of customer satellite missions at Loft, serving as the primary technical interface. You'll translate mission objectives into operational reality, from requirements through commissioning and on-orbit operations. You'll sit at the intersection of **satellite operations**, **customer engineering**, and **software development** to deliver meaningful outcomes.

You'll design, build, and maintain test benches and test stations for **satellite hardware and software validation**. You will own the development from concept through delivery, enabling teams to **integrate and deliver satellite systems at scale**. This role offers a chance to shape the backbone of testing operations in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

You'll lead **commercial and institutional sales** across Europe at **Loft Orbital**, driving high-value, multi-year deals in the space sector. You'll manage the entire EMEA sales engine, from pipeline building to contract negotiations, engaging directly with executive leadership at partner companies and agencies. This role combines strategic growth with hands-on deal execution in a fast-paced NewSpace environment.

You'll **own and maintain ground procedures** and **automation software** for Loft Orbital's satellite missions. You'll work on cutting-edge technology, solving real-time issues on live missions. This role also includes SatDevOps training to operate spacecraft.

You'll own and structure the execution of satellite AIT production activities, combining hands-on technical capability with tactical planning and floor management. You'll ensure disciplined daily execution while building the production systems and technician capability required for long-term growth. This role is critical in **the growing startup environment** of **satellite manufacturing**.

You'll own the end-to-end deployment and execution of customer satellite missions at Loft, serving as the primary technical interface. You'll translate mission objectives into executable workflows, tooling, and automation to ensure reliable on-orbit execution. You'll sit at the intersection of **satellite operations**, **customer engineering**, and **software development** to deliver meaningful outcomes for every mission.

You'll design and execute environmental test plans for spacecraft components, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success. You'll analyze test data and drive improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role offers **hands-on experience** with **complex aerospace hardware** and **global team exposure**.

You'll build and test **spacecraft hardware** at Loft, collaborating with engineers to bring satellites from drawing to orbit. You'll take pride in **craftsmanship and ownership** of each build.

You'll lead **satellite mission development** for multiple payload configurations at Orbitworks, the first commercial firm in the UAE to mass-manufacture satellites. You'll serve as the technical reference, working closely with mission managers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful spacecraft delivery to orbit. This role offers the chance to work with **flight-proven satellite buses** and shape the future of space manufacturing.

You'll develop and maintain software systems to autonomously operate a heterogeneous fleet of satellites, improving reliability and scalability. You'll work at the intersection of automated operations, ground and flight software, and solving on-orbit problems. This role offers the chance to become a **Flight Director** responsible for fleet health and safety.

You'll act as the technical translator between customers and engineering, owning end-to-end engagements from mission discussions to contract signature. You'll drive clarity in fast-moving, ambiguous settings, communicating complex ideas with precision. This role ideal for someone from a modern space service provider who thrives on **customer-facing technical challenges** and **LEO satellite programs**.

You'll join a distributed team and have flexibility to work from our offices in San Francisco, Colorado, or Toulouse. You'll contribute to our success and help shape our company culture. We offer **equity** and **flexible working hours**.

You'll own the full lifecycle of environmental verification and test for satellite programs at a state-of-the-art facility in the UAE. Your work ensures satellites are tested **reliably** and **on schedule** for launch. This role is vital to scaling satellite production.

You'll lead the **Business Development & Sales team** for a **first-of-its-kind satellite production facility** in the Middle East. You'll drive **government and defense sector deals** across the region, positioning Orbitworks as a leader in satellite manufacturing.

You'll build end-to-end features across backend services and web frontends for Loft Orbital's Oort platform, a unified web environment that streamlines the entire space mission lifecycle. You'll design APIs, integrate systems, and craft intuitive UIs, partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce complexity. This role stands out for its direct impact on **space mission execution at scale**.

You'll develop, automate, and operate satellite programs at Orbitworks. You'll work across the full software/hardware stack to ensure mission success from design to orbit. You'll handle commissioning, nominal operations, and anomaly resolution.

You'll develop and maintain software systems to autonomously operate a **heterogeneous satellite fleet** at a **space infrastructure company**. Your work directly impacts reliability and scalability of space operations. **You will also serve as a rotating Flight Director** overseeing fleet health and incident response.

You'll shape Loft's brand across digital, print, motion, and events as a key member of the Creative Studio. Your work will directly impact how customers and employees experience the brand. You'll **own projects end-to-end** while collaborating with a **small, high-impact team**.

You'll lead **cross-functional hardware teams** across program and mission development, attending key meetings and monitoring progress. Your work will directly impact **delivering high-quality solutions on time** by developing lightweight processes that drive team efficiencies. This role offers a chance to shape how Loft Orbital grows and operates.

You'll build and refine tools for satellite operations and autopilot observability, developing web applications and collaborating on UI/UX. You'll integrate with backend services using **GraphQL APIs** and get hands-on with **satellite operations**. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and mission success.

You'll lead **industrialization efforts** to transition from startup to **industrialized space-systems manufacturing**. You'll drive alignment across all Operations functions to ensure reliable production and long-term scaling. This role offers **meaningful impact** as you build the processes and capacity models for a growing space company.

You'll develop software to autonomously operate a heterogeneous satellite fleet, working at the intersection of ground and flight systems. You'll scale operations and serve as a Flight Director, ensuring **reliable space infrastructure** for customer missions. You'll gain wide latitude across different systems, from mission control to onboard code.

You'll drive **customer acquisition and strategic partnerships** across the German space and defense ecosystem. You'll shape go-to-market strategy and influence **Loft's product roadmap** to deliver space infrastructure-as-a-service.

You'll manage the full sales cycle for payload services across commercial and institutional customers in the Americas. You'll identify opportunities, craft solutions, and negotiate contracts. This role is key to supporting diverse space missions at **Loft** in a **fast-paced startup environment**.

You'll develop and maintain software systems that autonomously operate a heterogeneous fleet of satellites, working at the intersection of automated satellite operations, ground and flight software. Your work ensures the reliability and scalability of space infrastructure, with the opportunity to become a **Flight Director** responsible for fleet health and safety.

You'll maintain and scale ground segment infrastructure for a joint venture building shareable satellites. You'll collaborate across teams to ensure reliable services for test and space operations, applying **DevOps principles** to **spacecraft control**. This role offers the chance to help build modern automated space infrastructure.

You'll build and refine web applications and tools for satellite operations at Loft, working with Vue.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL. You'll own the frontend for mission-critical systems that **translate mission objectives into executable workflows**. You'll also **get hands-on with satellite operations** as everyone contributes to mission success.

You'll build software to operate our satellite fleet and manage ground segment connectivity. Your expertise will ensure reliable communication via ground stations and inter-satellite links. You'll also have the opportunity to become a rotating **Flight Director** responsible for fleet health and safety.

You'll manage ground station and inter-satellite link connectivity solutions for a **growing satellite fleet**. You'll own cross-fleet contact planning, operations support, and network alerting. This role offers **international exposure** to a team in France and the opportunity to be trained as a **Flight Director**.

You'll build software to operate a fleet of in-orbit satellites, ensuring **reliable connectivity** via ground stations and inter-satellite links. Your work will optimize **cross-fleet contact allocation** and prepare for **new satellite commissioning**. You'll also have the opportunity to become a rotating Flight Director.

You'll support satellite mission planning and execution, collaborating across software and systems teams. Your work ensures high-quality solutions delivered on time, while you develop lightweight processes to drive team efficiencies. This role helps redefine space operations at a growing startup.

You'll own and drive social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms. You'll blend **strategic thinking** with **hands-on execution** to craft compelling content and run paid campaigns. This role offers the chance to **optimize audience targeting** and build engagement for Orbitworks.

You'll own commercial development of Loft's AI Marketplace across France and EMEA. You'll drive partnerships with AI companies and defense primes to deploy models on **satellite infrastructure**. You'll shape space-based AI initiatives by being the interface to the French sovereign AI ecosystem.

You'll lead **mechanical design and analysis** for spacecraft subsystems and payloads at Loft. Your core impact is ensuring mission success through **structural analysis, CAD modeling, and test oversight**. This role offers hands-on work across the full satellite lifecycle.

You'll be the **mechanical lead** for Loft missions, owning spacecraft structural and thermal design. You'll develop budgets, CAD models, and analysis while **collaborating with customers and subcontractors** to ensure mission success. This role offers **hands-on work across the full mission lifecycle**.

You'll lead **execution of complex spacecraft and mission programs** from contract award through on-orbit delivery at Loft Orbital. You will own **Integrated Master Schedules**, manage cost and risk, and act as the primary customer interface. This role puts you at the forefront of a **transformational international space partnership** with potential to scale into a sovereign constellation.

You'll lead the design and implementation of customer-oriented software solutions for mission tasking, data access, and analytics at Orbitworks, a New Space company in Abu Dhabi. You'll build **highly interactive applications** and **backend services** for order management and geospatial datalake systems, directly supporting operational and commercial objectives. This role offers a chance to shape the software backbone of a rapidly growing company managing **large-scale spatiotemporal datasets**.