Wanna join the adventure?
Loft Orbital is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Ground Software Solutions team.
About the Team:
The Ground Software Solutions Team develops and maintains custom ground software capabilities for our customers. We configure and extend Cockpit (Loft's Mission Control and Scheduling Software) for specific program needs, deliver custom features to support mission deployment and execution, and help ensure smooth operations by connecting product capabilities with mission-specific needs. We also drive product improvement by providing operational feedback and collaborating closely with Product teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting edge technology, helping build modern automated infrastructure, bringing software and space together. As well as developing our future systems, the role will also be working on real-time issues on live missions, helping to solve problems as they occur. On top of this we also offer SatDevOps training to enable this person to actually operate our spacecraft!
Some technical information about the position
The stack we are using: Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Cue, C++
About the Role:
Own and maintain Ground Procedures, Configurations and Automation software tailored to specific programs and missionsDesign and implement non-recurring features within Cockpit to support both Physical and Virtual Missions customersWork closely with other Solutions teams and Software Product teams to ensure smooth integration and improve products.Help troubleshoot software integration issues found during development as well as during end to end testing, commissioning and operations.Participate actively in Satellite Operations and support Spacecraft Commissioning - Everyone is involved!
Must Haves:
Previous experience as Software Engineer, or Satellite Operations Automation roles involving software development.Ability to troubleshoot and effectively communicate issues and solutionsExperience with Python and GitDocker
Nice to Haves:
Experience in Software Integration - Making all the pieces work togetherExperience in or close to Satellite OperationsExperience with Satellite Scheduling concepts and or Flight DynamicsGitLab CI/CD and Automated testingDjango
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependentsFlexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insuranceFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays 401(k) plan and equity optionsDaily catered lunches and snacks in officeInternational exposure to our team in FranceFully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial supportOff-sites and many social events and celebrationsRelocation assistance when applicable
