The Hub Systems Engineer works in the Product Systems Engineering team which is responsible for designing the Space Infrastructure that allows Loft to connect our internal and customer payloads to the satellite bus and to the ground system. Our scope of work covers mechanical electrical embedded systems and core software topics. The depth goes from externally sourced to fully vertically integrated inhouse development and validation.
You will play a critical role in defining and advancing Loft Orbitals system engineering and software capabilities for the Hub. This position focuses on ensuring that modular components are designed and integrated to deliver a cohesive and scalable system. You will collaborate across teams to derive systemlevel definitions refine specifications and bridge the gap between highlevel architecture and detailed implementation. By aligning hardware and software efforts you will empower Loft Orbitals mission to deliver reusable scalable solutions for satellite systems.
About the Role
Define and own the integratedlevel system design for the Hub ensuring alignment with highlevel vision and architectural goals.
Translate highlevel concepts into actionable technical specifications for modular subsystems.
Lead and coordinate requirements and traceability future proofing CONOPs ICDs trade studies risk and design reviews
Partner with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure seamless interfaces and integration between components.
Collaborate with Product Management to refine product boundaries and technical direction.
Provide guidance on key technical decisions to ensure team alignment
Resolve complex technical challenges related to Hub systems.
Act as a technical authority bridging software and hardware capabilities for the Hub
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system designs and interfaces (ICD IRD CONOPs)
Musthaves
Strong background in systems engineering with experience in software and hardware interactions
Proficiency in software architecture networking protocols embedded systems and integration strategies.
Proven ability to lead crossfunctional technical efforts and align diverse teams toward a common goal.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical topics into actionable steps.
Experience in designing modular systems with standardized interfaces for power data mechanical and thermal connections.
Familiarity with satellite communication protocols (RF and/or optical links)
Familiarity in onboard data processing techniques and cloudbased ground segment software for mission operations.
Nicetohaves
Experience with modular system design and integration (e.g. building block approach).
Experience developing reusable scalable products in a technical leadership role.
Understanding of aerospace standards and best practices.
International experience
Some of our Awesome Benefits!
Equity we want you to have an active role in our success
Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT) and flexible working hours we want you to be at your best
Health and life insurance we care about your health
Lunch Vouchers because lets be honest we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loftgourmand)
Crossoffice travel opportunities between San Francisco Colorado and Toulouse to learn from our differences
Company and team offsites and many other events to work & celebrate together
Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable
*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.
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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