Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

Loft Federal; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 131,750 - 178,250; Full time

Job summary

Loft Federal is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to lead electrical design for multiple satellite missions. You will collaborate with business development, program management, and customers to shape multi-payload architectures, conduct system trades, and ensure verification aligns with mission goals.

Candidates should have 5+ years in spacecraft electrical architectures, be a U.S. citizen, and hold or be eligible for TS/SCI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer with detailed knowledge of spacecraft electrical architectures.
• U.S. citizen with Top Secret/SCI eligibility or CE status; SCI experience preferred.
• DoD/IC background with SCI program experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for electrical system design and subsystem procurements.
• Create and maintain electrical architectures collaborating with internal teams and customers to meet mission requirements.
• Perform system optimization trades analyzing performance and maintaining technical budgets.
• Define specifications and verification techniques aligned with customer requirements.
• Support program management as liaison with customers to ensure smooth execution.
• Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware.
• Support test planning and participate in integration and test campaigns at the spacecraft manufacturer’s site.

Skills

Electrical engineering

RF subsystems

EMI testing

System architecture

Tools

Spacecraft test equipment

Job description

About Loft Federal

Loft Federal is committed to delivering the U.S. national security space community a fast, affordable, and streamlined pathway to orbit. As a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., we specialize in providing mission‑ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency.

Role Overview

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will work with business development and program management teams to shape multiple satellite missions simultaneously, each with a unique multi‑payload configuration. Your responsibilities will span program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T, allowing you to collaborate seamlessly across teams, drive innovation, and deliver impactful solutions in the evolving space industry.

Mission Objectives

• Technical lead for electrical system design and subsystem procurements
• Create and maintain electrical architectures collaborating with internal teams and customers to meet mission requirements
• Perform system optimization trades analyzing performance and maintaining technical budgets
• Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements
• Provide support to program and product management, serving as a liaison with customers to ensure smooth program execution
• Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware
• Support test planning and actively participate in integration and test campaigns at the spacecraft manufacturer’s site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards

Mission Mandates

• Active Top Secret clearance required; the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• Preference given to candidates with a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation and at least 3 years of eligibility remaining, or CE status; SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs and/or Special Access Programs
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Mission Credentials

• Enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware
• Pioneer innovation in aerospace, bringing commercial space solutions to U.S. government customers
• Comprehensive system‑level knowledge and experience in Electrical and RF subsystems
• Thrive in a dynamic and fast‑paced development environment, adapting and excelling under pressure
• Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space‑qualified hardware to a customer
• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer with detailed knowledge of spacecraft electrical architectures
• Pragmatic EMI and RF testing experience preferred

Compensation

Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role: $131,750 – $178,250 USD. Compensation will be determined by education, experience, skills, and performance. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a benefits package and work in a transparent, collaborative culture.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Affidavit

Loft Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.