About Loft Loft Federal is dedicated to providing the US national security space community with a rapid, affordable, and simplified pathway to orbit for any small satellite mission. We are a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc. At Loft, we empower our team members with autonomy and ownership to tackle significant challenges, all while fostering a close-knit and supportive team environment. We believe that diversity, community, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of an open culture. We place significant value on kind, supportive, and team-oriented comrades with phenomenal problem-solving and communication skills. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? As a Software Integration Engineer, you will work at the intersection of the Ground and Flight Software teams. You will also collaborate with the Satellite Operations team and AIT team to facilitate troubleshooting of satellite issues. The Role You will be the technical lead of their area on a federal program
Proficiency in setting up a hardware in the loop (HIL) test bench
Experience with Hardware and Embedded Software
Previous experience as Software Engineer or Test Engineer
Ability to derive test definitions from high-level requirements
Gitlab pipelines
Automated testing, CI/CD Must Haves US Citizenship required
Required: active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Active Top Secret clearance with experience in (last 2 years) or active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) strongly desired.
Preferred: Current in-scope DoD SECRET background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) status, with willingness and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Preferred: DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs
Ability to troubleshoot and effectively communicate issues and solutions
Experience with Python and Git
Participate in the definition and implementation of the scripts that are used to check out new features during development as well as during satellite assembly, commissioning, and on-orbit operations
Help maintain and improve our automated test tools (CI/CD pipelines in Gitlab), processes, and physical assets (hardware-in-the-loop test benches)
Interact with the Productand Mission-teams to discuss new features, improvements, and general requirements
Help troubleshoot integration issues found during development as well as satellite assembly, commissioning, and operations
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure successful mission execution Nice-to-Haves Scrappy and inventive: what you will be building has never been done before
Openess to being challenged and working outside of your comfort zone
Willingness to be accountable, autonomous, and take full ownership of projects Our Benefits Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 100% company-paid option for employees and their dependents; Tax Deferred Programs, such as Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts, with an employer contribution to the HSA; 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Fertility Planning and Care Assistance through Carrot Fertility, which provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support Financial Benefits: 401(k); Equity; Employee Referral Program; Relocation assistance, if applicable Paid Leave: Flexible Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement); 12 Paid Holidays; Fully-paid Parental Leave (14 weeks for birthing parents; 10 weeks for non-birthing parents); Working Parents Support Other Perks: Daily catered lunches and snacks; International exposure to our team in France; Company off-sites, and many social events and celebrations $105,000 - $215,000 a year
Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role, which is $105,000 - $215,000 per year. This range is intentionally wide as we assess individuals based on their unique abilities and experience to find the best fit for our needs. Ultimately, your compensation will be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team! We are an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy. 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'.