Ground Software Engineer – Space Mission Ops & Automation

Loft Orbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; 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 & Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks

International exposure to our team in France

Fully paid parental leave

Relocation assistance when applicable

Comprehensive fertility healthcare benefits

Job summary

Loft Orbital is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Ground Software Solutions team in Colorado. This role involves maintaining software tailored for satellite and mission operations, ensuring effective integration across teams, and troubleshooting software issues.

Ideal candidates will have experience in software development with Python, Git, and Docker. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible time off, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Software Engineer, or Satellite Operations Automation roles involving software development.
• Ability to troubleshoot and effectively communicate issues and solutions.
• Experience with Python and Git.
• Familiarity with Docker.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Ground Procedures, Configurations and Automation software tailored to specific programs and missions.
• Design and implement non-recurrence features within Cockpit to support customers.
• Work closely with other Solutions teams and Software Product teams to ensure smooth integration.
• Help troubleshoot software integration issues found during development.
• Participate actively in Satellite Operations and support Spacecraft Commissioning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Python

Docker

Git

Tools

GraphQL

Django

Kubernetes

C++

Job description

Loft Orbital is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Ground Software Solutions team in Colorado. This role involves maintaining software tailored for satellite and mission operations, ensuring effective integration across teams, and troubleshooting software issues.

Ideal candidates will have experience in software development with Python, Git, and Docker. We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, flexible time off, and career development opportunities.