About Loft Loft Federal provides the US national security space community with a rapid, affordable, and simplified path to orbit for any smallsat mission. We are a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc. 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 value kind, supportive, and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. Ready to join the adventure? Loft Orbital is looking for a cleared Backend Engineer to join our Loft Federal team. This developer will help configure and customize Cockpit (Loft's satellite operations software) for our DoD customers, in addition to developing micro-services that enable the command and control of our space infrastructure. The position will be collaborative, regularly interfacing with our ground software, flight software and other teams. This is an exciting opportunity as it is working on cutting edge technology, helping build modern automated space infrastructure, where software is the center piece. 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! The stack we are using: Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Cue, C The Role

• Configuring and customizing Cockpit (Loft's satellite operations software) to enable DoD missions
• Design the tools for operations, autopilot, activities
• Sending commands and telemetry
• Writing code - developing our services
• Interfacing with FSW/ESW/AIT teams
• Provide support with using ground software (Cockpit) internally
• Spacecraft Ops - everybody is involved Must Haves
• Python
• Docker
• Web development backend frameworks experience
• API design
• 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 Nice-to-Haves
• Django
• GraphQL
• Database interactions
• Kubernetes
• Influx/Timescale DB Our Benefits
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an 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
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
• 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 $130,000 - $190,000 a year

Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role, which is $130,000 - $190,000 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! PLEASE NOTE: 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'. 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.