What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Loft Federal?
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.
At Loft, we empower our team with autonomy, ownership, and bold problem-solving opportunities while fostering a tight-knit, supportive environment . We believe that diversity, inclusivity, and community are the foundation of an open and innovative culture. We value kind, collaborative, and mission-driven teammates who excel in problem-solving and communication -because great solutions come from great teams.
Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Loft Federal, you will own our hardware development from conceptual design to production ensuring strict adherence with design criteria. You will lead our mechanical team in design iterations, structural and thermal analyses, and support our integration and testing efforts to ensure the resilience of our space hardware. Additionally, your technical leadership will help the team manage technical deliverables, schedules, and operations. You will provide mentorship to our more junior mechanical engineers, and foster collaboration with the rest of our engineering team for seamless mission execution.
Mission Objectives
- Rapidly iterate on designs and analysis to inform high level systems trades and steer overall product direction.
- Perform detailed structural and thermal analysis to engineer robust space hardware.
- Provide comprehensive support for environmental and performance testing on hardware, validating analyses, and ensuring compliance with design criteria.
- Ownership of technical deliverables as well as schedules, supply chain, and operations.
- Act as the primary mechanical point of contact for suppliers, customers, and subcontractors, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of talented mechanical engineers to foster their professional growth and development.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and synergy across all aspects of the project.
Mission Mandates
Mission Credentials
Please note : we have job postings for both a Senior-level and Principal-level Mechanical Engineer; however, while we are open to hiring someone of either experience level, ultimately, we have only 1 job opening.
Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role. 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!
Salary Range
140,000-$185,000 USD
Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action
Loft Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.
Accessibility & Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability when applying for an open position, please contact us at recruiting@loftfederal.com for assistance.
We Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes
Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications , women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria . At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions . If you're excited about a role but don't meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply. We welcome all.
Third-Party Recruiters & Agencies
No outside recruiters, please. Loft Federal does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, staffing agencies, or third-party recruiters. We will not pay fees for candidates submitted without a signed agreement in place.
Salary : $140,000 - $185,000