Ground Software Engineer — Space Missions & Cockpit

Cerebras

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible PTO
Health Savings (HSA)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) / Equity options
Relocation assistance
Catered lunches

Job summary

Loft Orbital is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Ground Software Solutions team in SF. You will own and extend Cockpit, build automation for missions, and troubleshoot live operations across multiple programs.

The stack includes Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Cue, and C++; you’ll collaborate with product and solutions teams to deliver reliable space missions. This role emphasizes hands-on work with real-time issues, SatDevOps training, and opportunities to impact both physical and

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in software engineering, systems integration, or satellite-operations automation with ownership.
  • Strong Python experience building automation, tooling, services, or workflows.
  • Experience with Git in a collaborative environment including reviews and history.
  • Ability to troubleshoot root causes and drive resolution across components.
  • Experience with Docker and containerized development/deployment workflows.
  • Experience across multiple technical components or teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain Ground Procedures, Configurations and Automation software.
  • Design and implement features within Cockpit for diverse missions.
  • Work with Solutions and Product teams to ensure smooth integration.
  • Troubleshoot integration issues during development and operations.
  • Participate in Satellite Operations and support Spacecraft Commissioning.

Skills

Python
Git
C++
Automation
Troubleshooting
Cross-team collaboration

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
Django
GraphQL
Cue
GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Loft Orbital is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Ground Software Solutions team in SF. You will own and extend Cockpit, build automation for missions, and troubleshoot live operations across multiple programs.

The stack includes Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Cue, and C++; you’ll collaborate with product and solutions teams to deliver reliable space missions. This role emphasizes hands-on work with real-time issues, SatDevOps training, and opportunities to impact both physical and

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