Hub Systems Validation & Verification Manager

Loft Orbital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hub Systems Validation & Verification Manager to lead validation efforts for innovative satellite systems. In this pivotal role, you will define the roadmap for verification activities, ensuring seamless integration of hardware and software components. Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing space access, where your expertise will directly impact mission success. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, this forward-thinking company offers a collaborative environment that values your contributions and encourages personal growth. If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges in the aerospace sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Equity

35 days of Paid Time Off

Health and Life Insurance

Lunch Vouchers

Cross-office Travel Opportunities

Company and Team Off-sites

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in electrical systems validation & verification.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define the validation & verification plan for the Hub system.
• Coordinate V&V activities across hardware and software teams.

Skills

Electrical Component Development

Systems Engineering

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Python

Job description

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Wanna join the adventure?

Loft Orbital builds space infrastructure based on “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites using different buses, fly various customer payloads , and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Wanna join the adventure?

Loft Orbital builds space infrastructure based on “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites using different buses, fly various customer payloads , and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

The Hub Systems Verification & Validation Manager works in the Product Systems Engineering team, which is responsible for designing the Space Infrastructure that allows Loft to connect our internal and customer payloads to the satellite bus and to the ground system. Our scope of work covers mechanical, electrical, embedded systems and core software topics. The depth goes from externally sourced to fully vertically integrated in-house development and validation.

You will play a critical role by defining and owning the roadmap for validation & verification activities across the Hub system. You'll coordinate V&V activities between multi-disciplinary teams across hardware and software, Ground and Flight products, and Test Infrastructure. You'll define the overall roadmap for validation & verification across our Hub product. Loft is making a disruptive change in the industry by offering time on on-orbit systems for use by customers; the validation of the Hub as a system will be key to making sure our core building blocks are working together.

• Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized 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
  
  
  

About this role:

• Define the overall validation & verification plan of the system made of various components being designed in-house by Loft called Hub and interconnected
• Ensure the consistency with the validation & verification roadmaps of each flight product
• Establish priorities & roadmap in coordination with the flight product, ground & test infra team leads
• Responsible for meeting schedule milestones at the various stages of the validation & verification plan
• Will support the resolution of the I&T and flight operation anomalies related to the Hub System
  
  
  

Must Haves:

• Minimum 5-10 years electrical component development experience or systems engineering experience focused on the validation & verification of electrical systems with HW/SW interactions
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Experience in Product Management & Life Cycle (development, production, operation)
• Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in data visualization
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of influencing others without formal authority
  
  
  

Nice to Haves:

• Proficient with Jira Global Configuration or familiar with the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management)
• Proficient in Python
• Previous experience working with an international team across time zones
  
  
  

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success
• Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your best
• Health and life insurance, we care about your health
• Lunch Vouchers, because let’s be honest, we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand)
• Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differences
• Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together
• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable
  
  
  

Who We Are

Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.

At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 5 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

Who We Are

Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.

At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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