Frontend Engineer

Loftorbital; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off

Health and life insurance

Lunch vouchers

Cross-office travel opportunities

Company and team off-sites

Job summary

Loftorbital in Toulouse is hiring a Frontend Engineer to enhance the user interface of our satellite operations software, Cockpit. This role involves collaborating with peers to build and refine tools that support satellite operations, while also developing web applications and maintaining our service architecture.

Candidates should be proficient in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, with experience in Vue or React. This position includes benefits like up to 35 days of paid time off, health insurance, and cross-office travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL APIs and unit/integration testing.
• Experience with Mapping/Geospatial Libraries like Leaflet or Mapbox.
• Interest in space or aerospace is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Building and refining tools for satellite operations.
• Developing and maintaining web applications.
• Collaborating on UI/UX design to enhance user experience.

Skills

Strong proficiency in TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Experience with Vue

Experience working on SPAs

GraphQL APIs

Experience with UI/UX sensibility

Tools

Vue.js

React

Testing frameworks (Vitest, Jest, Cypress)

Job description

Overview

As a Frontend Engineer at Loft, you will work on refining the UI of Cockpit, our satellite operations software, and empowering end-users with powerful satellite management capabilities. You’ll collaborate with peers on the Frontend Engineering team and interface with the wider Software team.

Responsibilities

• Building and refining tools for satellite operations and autopilot observability
• Developing and maintaining our web applications and services
• Collaborating on UI/UX design to enhance user experience
• Integrating with backend services using GraphQL APIs
• Supporting internal teams in using our ground software (Cockpit)
• Getting hands‑on experience with satellite operations – everyone at Loft plays a role in mission success!

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• APIs: GraphQL
• Bonus: Web Components (Lit)

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with Vue or React
• Experience working on SPAs
• Experience with GraphQL APIs
• Experience with testing (unit and integration testing, e.g., Vitest, Jest, Cypress)
• Experience with Web Components
• Experience with Mapping/Geospatial Libraries – e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox, or CesiumJS
• Interest in space or aerospace – no prior experience required, enthusiasm is a bonus
• UI/UX sensibility
• Equity – we want you to have an active role in our success

Benefits

• 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 to learn from our differences
• Company and team off‑sites and events to work and celebrate together
• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable

EEO Statement

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.