Ground Software Engineer — Space Missions Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision insurance for employees and dep

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health SAV

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-/

Flexible Time Off policy (vacation & s

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks in of

Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks

Carrot Fertility benefits support

Off-sites and social events

Relocation assistance when applicable

Job summary

Loft Federal is seeking a Ground Software Engineer in Colorado to develop and maintain mission software for end-to-end space missions. You will tailor Ground Procedures and Automation for programs and missions, and collaborate with Product teams to enhance integration and reliability.

The role requires strong Python, Docker, and Git experience, with a focus on multi-component collaboration and troubleshooting across the software stack.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with TS clearance eligibility.
• At least 2 years in software engineering, systems integration, or satellite-operations automation.
• Strong Python experience building automation, tooling, services, or operational workflows.
• Experience using Git in a collaborative engineering environment with code review and branching.
• Experience with Docker and containerized development or deployment workflows.
• Experience working across multiple technical components or teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Ground Procedures, Configurations and Automation software tailored to specific programs and missions.
• Design and implement non-recurring features within Cockpit to support both Physical and Virtual Missions customers.
• Work closely with other Solutions teams and Software Product teams to ensure smooth integration and improve products.
• Help troubleshoot software integration issues found during development as well as during end to end testing, commissioning and operations.
• Participate actively in Satellite Operations and support Spacecraft Commissioning - Everyone is involved!

Skills

Python

Git

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Django

GraphQL

C++

Linux

Job description

Loft Federal is seeking a Ground Software Engineer in Colorado to develop and maintain mission software for end-to-end space missions. You will tailor Ground Procedures and Automation for programs and missions, and collaborate with Product teams to enhance integration and reliability.

The role requires strong Python, Docker, and Git experience, with a focus on multi-component collaboration and troubleshooting across the software stack.