Space Infrastructure Software Engineer

Loft Orbital

About This Role:

• Develop and maintain the software systems that autonomously operate our satellites, improving the reliability and scalability of our space infrastructure
• Build tools, systems, and software libraries to enable other teams to integrate and operate effectively on Loft s satellite platform
• Scale our satellite operations software to support an increasingly heterogeneous and growing fleet
• Partner with product teams to drive continuous improvements based on operational and integration feedback
• Serve as a rotating Flight Director and Satellite Controller, overseeing incident response and ensuring the health and safety of the fleet
• Interface with customers for mission deployment and execution once satellites are launched
  
  
  

Must Haves:

• Proven experience developing software, with solid skills in automation
• Ability to work across the full software and hardware stack - including ground-based automation, space-based automation, and the interfaces that connect them
• Proficiency in Python & Git
• Demonstrated scripting experience, preferably in Python, for automation and mission performance.
• Strong background in Satellite Operations and Complex Systems Management
• Willingness and enthusiasm to be trained as a satellite controller and Flight Director (including participation in commissioning and the on-call rotation)
• Pragmatic mindset: able to balance long-term reliability with short- and medium-term solutions
• Accountability and autonomy; comfortable taking ownership and delivering results
• Openness to learning, working outside your comfort zone, and tackling unfamiliar challenges
  
  
  

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Airbus satellite platforms, particularly the Arrow-150 bus, in avionics, ADCS, or propulsion
• Experience with low-earth-orbit satellite operations
• Experience with satellite constellation management
• Experience interacting with and managing customers
• Experience with satellite testing, AI&T, or validation & verification of complex systems
• Arabic language skills or a willingness to learn is highly desirable