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Loft Federal
Golden, Colorado
Source: Loft Federal careers · View original posting
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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?
Loft Federal’s Software group provides the on-orbit software that powers our satellite fleet — from the Linux services running on the Hub’s onboard computers, to the containerized workloads executing customer applications in low Earth orbit.
The applications developed by our team handle the low-level communication protocol details, exposing the connected devices behind standardized APIs used across mission operations. The team is also responsible for the automation and orchestration that allows Loft to safely and reliably operate the equipment at scale.
In this
Flight Software Engineer role, you’ll help develop the software that connects diverse spacecraft hardware to the rest of the platform, and ultimately enables successful missions in orbit.
you'll do:
Design, implement, and refine software with a high degree of ownership, driving impactful features from concept through delivery while ensuring robustness and reliability.
Review code, provide clear feedback, and enforce adherence to established development processes, style guides, and design standards to maintain consistency and quality across the codebase.
Design and implement unit and integration tests for both self-authored and peer-authored code.
Utilize version control systems to create feature branches, push code, and merge approved code into production branches.
Contribute to the onboard software architecture through design proposals and collaborative review
Participate in the review and enhancement of software development processes and design standards.
Coordinate with downstream teams on the distribution and adoption of the latest releases.
In addition to responsibilities within onboard software, you’ll have the opportunity to directly be involved in operating our on-orbit fleet of satellites.
US Citizen. TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
3+ years' software engineering experience, using programming languages including C/C++ (C++11 or newer) and Python.
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Experience with continuous integration tools (GitLab-CI, Jenkins, or similar).
Knowledge of build systems (e.g., Make, CMake).
Understanding of distributed architecture.
Familiarity with networking protocols (e.g., UDP, TCP, IP) and POSIX standards.
Experience in developing multi-threaded applications.
Previous team leader or manager role
Familiarity with additional programming languages, such as Go or Rust.
Experience with embedded Linux operation, including Yocto, device trees, systemd, and Linux on ARM platforms.
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
Compensation
$100,000 — $180,000 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.
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.
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.
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