Ground Software Engineer - Satellite Ops & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Loft Federal is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to develop and maintain mission software, tailor configurations for programs, and deliver features to support mission deployment. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration across product lines and operational readiness for space missions.

The role emphasizes building automated infrastructure, contributing to modern software platforms, and engaging in end-to-end satellite operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, systems integration, or satellite-operations automation with ownership of software work
• Strong Python experience building automation, tooling, services, or workflows
• Experience with Git in collaborative engineering, branching, code review, and keeping changes over time
• Ability to troubleshoot integration issues by isolating root causes and driving resolution
• Experience with containerized development or deployment workflows (Docker) and cross-team collaboration

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Ground Procedures, Configurations and Automation software for specific programs or missions
• Design and implement non-recurring features within Cockpit to support both Physical and Virtual Missions customers
• Collaborate with Solutions teams and Software Product teams to ensure smooth integration and product improvements
• Troubleshoot software integration issues during development, testing, commissioning, and operations
• Participate in Satellite Operations and support Spacecraft Commissioning; everyone is involved

Skills

Python

Git

Docker

Systems integration

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Django

Kubernetes

Linux

GraphQL

C++

Job description

Loft Federal is seeking a Ground Software Engineer to develop and maintain mission software, tailor configurations for programs, and deliver features to support mission deployment. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration across product lines and operational readiness for space missions.

The role emphasizes building automated infrastructure, contributing to modern software platforms, and engaging in end-to-end satellite operations.