Ground Software Solutions Engineer

Loftorbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks

Fully paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Loftorbital in Colorado is seeking a Software Engineer for the Ground Software Solutions team to develop and maintain software capabilities for customers. This role involves working on real-time issues during missions and requires collaboration with product teams to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates will have experience in software engineering, specifically with Python and Git. The position offers extensive benefits including 100% paid medical insurance and a flexible time off policy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Software Engineer, or in Satellite Operations Automation roles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively.
• Experience with Python, Git, Docker, and Django is required.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain Ground Procedures and Automation software.
• Design and implement features for Cockpit supporting missions.
• Work closely with Solutions and Software Product teams.

Skills

Software Engineer experience

Troubleshooting

Python

Git

Docker

Software Integration

Satellite Operations

Satellite Scheduling concepts

GitLab CI/CD

Django

Job description

Software Engineer – Ground Software Solutions

Loft Orbital is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Ground Software Solutions team.

The Ground Software Solutions Team develops and maintains custom ground software capabilities for our customers. We configure and extend Cockpit (Loft's Mission Control and Scheduling Software) for specific program needs, deliver custom features to support mission deployment and execution, and help ensure smooth operations by connecting product capabilities with mission-specific needs. We also drive product improvement by providing operational feedback and collaborating closely with Product teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting edge technology, helping build modern automated infrastructure, bringing software and space together. As well as developing our future systems, the role will also be working on real-time issues on live missions, helping to solve problems as they occur. On top of this we also offer SatDevOps training to enable this person to actually operate our spacecraft!

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

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
• Docker
• Experience in Software Integration – Making all the pieces work together
• Experience in or close to Satellite Operations
• Experience with Satellite Scheduling concepts and or Flight Dynamics
• GitLab CI/CD and Automated testing
• Django

Technical Stack

Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Cue, C++.

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts with 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

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.