Frontend Engineer

Loft Orbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks

Relocation assistance when applicable

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Colorado is seeking a Frontend Engineer to refine its satellite operations software! You will develop user interfaces, collaborate on UI/UX designs, and work with technologies such as TypeScript, Vue.js, and GraphQL. Candidates should have strong skills in TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and experience with single-page applications. The role offers an engaging work environment with flexible benefits and competitive salary ranging between $140,000 - $190,000 USD annually.

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).

Responsibilities

• Build and refine tools for satellite operations.
• Develop and maintain web applications.
• Collaborate on UI/UX design.
• Integrate with backend services using GraphQL APIs.
• Support internal teams with ground software.

Skills

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Vue

React

GraphQL

Testing

Tools

Vue.js

GraphQL

Job description

Wanna join the adventure?

As a Frontend Engineer at Loft, you will work on a range of projects, including 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, as well as interface with the wider Software team.

About this role:

• 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 (no need to be a designer, just care about good UX)
• Integrating with backend services using GraphQL APIs
• Supporting internal teams in using our ground software (Cockpit)
• Getting hands-on 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)

Must Haves:

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript / HTML / 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)

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Web Components
• Experience with Mapping/Geospatial Libraries – e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox, or CesiumJS (could be useful for visualizing satellite data)
• Interest in Space or Aerospace – No prior experience is required, but enthusiasm for space technology is a bonus!
• UI/UX sensibility (no need to be a designer, just to care about that)

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&D, 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
• International exposure to our team in France
• 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

140000 - 190000 USD a year