Loft Orbital builds a space infrastructure providing a fast & simple path to orbit. Using different flight proven buses we design integrate and operate spacecrafts to fly physical or virtual customers payloads. We handle entire missions from end to end significantly reducing the leadtime and risk of a traditional space mission.
As a Senior EndtoEnd Validation Engineer at Loft you will work be in charge of setting up a full validation strategy and process for the new missions including features but also performance aspects for optical RF and multisensor fusion.
This role is critical in ensuring the successful integration verification and validation of complex systems that will operate in some of the most challenging environments and leveraging cuttingedge technologies developed at Loft Orbital.
*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 This Role:
Work with Programs Lead Systems Engineers to derive the endtoend verification and validation needs for each mission/program
Develop and execute endtoend validation strategies for spacecraft systems subsystems and missioncritical components.
Ensure that all Hardware Software means (benches simulators and procedures are developed to support the validation.
Define test plans procedures and success criteria to verify system performance against mission requirements.
Work closely with design manufacturing and operations teams to align validation activities with project milestones.
Coordinate with external partners suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with testing standards and specifications.
Analyze test data to validate system performance and identify potential areas for improvement for both on ground and inorbit systems.
Diagnose and troubleshoot issues during the integration phase proposing solutions to maintain project timelines.
Must Haves:
You have 10 or more years demonstrated experience as a space systems engineer or equivalent experience satellite or ground subsystems (flight dynamics earth observation simulation ADCS
You have strong communication and organizational skills
You challenge norms in aerospace engineering and testing activities and or experienced in fastpaced development environment
You handle pressure positively and are always ready to put handson
Nice to Haves:
Proficient with STK
Knowledge of satellite simulators flatsats/benches groundtospace interface
Knowledge of Python
International experience
Some of Our Awesome Benefits (US):
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
$160000 $210000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $160000$210000 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 cant quantify 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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