Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Loft Federal; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

FSA/HSA with employer contribution

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) and equity options

Daily catered lunches

Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Off-sites and social events

Job summary

Loft Federal is seeking a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to maintain and scale ground segment infrastructure, collaborating across development, operations, and IT to ensure reliable services for space missions.

You will design and automate scalable hybrid-cloud infrastructure, lead CI/CD and IaC efforts, and own the observability stack to enhance performance and reliability. A strong emphasis on security, fault tolerance, and efficient tooling is required.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS clearance eligibility for SCI
• Extensive experience with public cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP)
• Deep Kubernetes expertise: architecture, deployment, ops, resource optimization
• Design and build scalable, highly available systems
• Knowledge of SDN concepts and tools
• Experience building and maintaining observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki)
• Proficient in at least one backend language (Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, Java)
• Hands-on DevOps: CI/CD, IaC, automation
• Proven track record in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments
• Excellent problem-solving and independent working style
• Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers and satellite operators to foster a strong SatDevOps culture
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment
• Improve our developer experience by building better tools, workflows, and environments
• Lead efforts to automate and optimize systems, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and deployment workflows
• Own and evolve observability stack (metrics, tracing, logs) to improve usability and performance
• Implement and advocate for best practices in software reliability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve system reliability issues with root-cause analyses
• Partner with teams to design and operate Software Defined Network (SDN) solutions
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture with ongoing learning

Skills

Kubernetes

Observability stack

Backend language

DevOps practices

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

SDN concepts

High availability

Tools

Grafana

Prometheus

Loki

Go/Python/Rust/C/C++/Java

Job description

Loft Federal is committed to delivering the U.S. national security space community fast, affordable, and streamlined pathway to orbit. As a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., we specialize in providing mission-ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency.

At Loft, we empower our team with autonomy, ownership, and bold problem-solving opportunities while fostering a tight-knit, supportive environment. We believe that diversity, inclusivity, and community are the foundation of an open and innovative culture. We value kind, collaborative, and mission-driven teammates who excel in problem-solving and communication - because great solutions come from great teams.

Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

Loft Federal is revolutionizing access to space by building reliable, shareable satellites that drastically reduce the time and complexity traditionally required to get to orbit. We operate satellites, fly customer payloads, and handle entire missions from end-to-end. We’re a close-knit team of space enthusiasts, software experts, and cutting-edge technologists, all working together to make space simple for our customers.

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer on our Software, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining and scaling our ground segment infrastructure. You’ll collaborate across development, operations, and IT to ensure the integration, delivery, and reliability of services that support our space operations on Earth and in orbit.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and help build modern automated space infrastructure.

About the Role:

• Collaborate with developers and satellite operators to foster a strong SatDevOps culture.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment.
• Improve our developer experience by building better tools, workflows, and environments.
• Lead efforts to automate and optimize systems, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure provisioning (IaC), and deployment workflows.
• Own and evolve our observability stack (metrics, tracing, logs) to improve usability and performance. Grafana-centric ecosystems are a plus.
• Implement and advocate for best practices in software reliability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve system reliability issues, performing root cause analyses and implementing long-term fixes.
• Partner with teams to design and operate Software Defined Network (SDN) solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture where respectful debate and continuous learning are celebrated.

Must Haves:

• US Citizen. TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Strong experience with public cloud infrastructure, ideally GCP.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes, architecture, deployment, ops, and resource optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to design and build scalable, highly available systems.
• Familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and tools.
• Experience implementing and maintaining observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, etc.).
• Proficiency in at least one backend language: Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, or Java.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with DevOps practices: CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation.
• Proven track record of working in fast-paced, high-growth technical environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently with a proactive, results-driven mindset.
• Strong communication skills; thrives in a multicultural, cross-functional team.

Nice to Haves:

• Hands-on experience with GitOps frameworks (ArgoCD, FluxCD).
• Interest or experience in FinOps and cost-optimized architectures.
• Understanding of orchestration in resource-constrained environments, like space systems.
• Knowledge of systems engineering tools and SDLC governance.
• Familiarity with security practices, vulnerability scanning, threat detection, risk mitigation.

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&DD, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role. This range is intentionally wide as we assess individuals based on their unique abilities and experience to find the best fit for our needs. Ultimately, your compensation will be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team!

Salary Range

$120,000 - $185,000 USD

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