Loft Orbital

Backend Engineer - Virtual Missions

Golden, Colorado, United States

$119-175k

Full Time

14 minutes ago

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Job description

Wanna join the adventure?

In an increasingly software-defined world, Loft is extending this concept to our spacecraft, and is building the infrastructure to allow third parties to design, test, and deploy “virtual payloads” onto our spacecraft, where they can take advantage of a variety of onboard sensors and powerful compute to perform new missions.

Loft Orbital is adding a backend developer to the Virtual Mission Framework product team. In this role, you would be developing services that handle command and control of Loft’s infrastructure, which are part of our satellite operations framework that is designed to be scalable, automated and mission agnostic.

*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.

About This Role:

Develop the services to orchestrate and operate Virtual Missions
Contribute to the documentation of virtual payload framework solutions, including designs, user manuals, and technical specifications for our customers
Develop and maintain software tools and processes to support virtual payload framework development, testing, and deployment.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies related to virtual payloads and satellite systems.
Conduct code, design, and other document reviews and implement other best practices for software development.
Follow applicable Loft standards and processes.

Must-Haves:

Python
Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with web development backend frameworks
API design experience
A proactive communicator who’s able to work independently!

Nice-to-Haves:

Rust
C++
Past experience working on:
Space Missions
IoT applications
Environments with constrained resources

Some Of Our Awesome 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
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $119,000 - $175,000 per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Who We Are

Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.

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 are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 3 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.