Are you excited about optimizing manufacturing processes in the aerospace industry If so this is the perfect role for you! Loft Orbital is seeking a midlevel Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our production capabilities and ensure the efficient delivery of highquality satellite systems.
*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 arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
About the Role:
Design and optimize manufacturing processes for satellite components and systems
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop manufacturing strategies and plans
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and develop corrective actions
Support production teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting
Must Haves:
8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering preferably in aerospace or hightech environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. CNC Machining handsoldering harness fabrication) and foundational knowledge of engineering concepts including but not limited to: kinetics/dynamics fluid mechanics power systems and thermodynamics.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulations (e.g. AS9100 IPC NASA and/or ECSS)
Excellent problemsolving skills and a detailoriented mindset
Nice to Haves:
Green or Black Belt Certification
Experience with project management tools and techniques
Previous experience as a technician building spacecraft
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
100 companypaid 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 ShortTerm and LongTerm 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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Offsites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
$120000 $160000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $120000 $160000 per year in Colorado which is 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 wecantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
Who We Are
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 inorbit 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 youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a closeknit 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 teamoriented 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 4 satellites onorbit 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.
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