10 engineering jobs found

Wanna join the adventure? AI for Space is Loft’s newest business unit, focused on building the Loft Mission Store - an open platform where AI companies publish models, satellite operators deploy them in orbit, and the system delivers structured intelligence rather than raw imagery. The team is lean, the ambition is significant, and the satellites are already operational. As Head of AI Engineering, you are the most senior technical leader within the AI for Space team, responsible for owning the technical strategy and execution of the AI Marketplace and Loft Labs ML tooling. You define what gets built and how, bridging the gap between research (Loft Labs) and production (implementation engineers), and setting the technical standard for every AI service deployed on the platform. Reporting to the General Manager, AI for Space, you work closely with Loft’s broader engineering, Solutions, and Architecture (CTO platform) teams to ensure seamless integration of AI services with...

Wanna join the adventure?   Are you passionate about spacecraft design and analysis? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft flies multiple satellites per year and is looking for a lead Mechanical Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert within the mission and product team, supporting the larger company. This role requires a well-rounded mechanical engineer to support Loft's end to end missions and product development, with an expertise on structural analysis and test. You will be responsible for supporting "all things mechanical" for Loft missions, their customers, and their subcontractors.   About the Role: Mechanical Lead for select Loft Missions Develop, maintain, and own mechanical analysis budgets Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and 3D models using CAD software. Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware. Perform structural and thermal analysis of small payload components and spacecraft Oversight of spacecraft...

Wanna join the adventure? AI for Space is Loft’s newest business unit, focused on building the Loft Mission Store - an open platform where AI companies publish models, satellite operators deploy them in orbit, and the system delivers structured intelligence rather than raw imagery. The team is lean, the ambition is significant, and the satellites are already operational. As Director, AI Partnerships EMEA, you own commercial development of Loft’s AI Marketplace across France and the broader region, driving partnerships with AI companies, system integrators, and defense primes to deploy models on Loft’s satellite infrastructure or embed Loft’s AI capabilities into their programs. You serve as the primary interface to the European sovereign AI ecosystem - including DGA, CNES, Bpifrance, CNRS, and key defense and intelligence stakeholders - shaping space-based AI initiatives. Working closely with the Head of AI Engineering, you translate technical capabilities...

Wanna join the adventure?   As a Space Infrastructure Software Engineer, you are responsible for scaling our ability to operate a heterogeneous fleet of satellites--spanning dedicated, rideshare, and constellation missions. You will work at the intersection of automated satellite operations, ground and flight software, and solving on-orbit problems. The team is responsible for ensuring the reliable, efficient, and standardized operation of Loft’s space infrastructure. Within the operational fleet of Loft satellites, the team is responsible for the stability of the satellite bus, the Hub, and Loft-owned payloads as a platform to execute customer missions. Loft’s business and its customer’s businesses are built on the reliability of its space infrastructure. This team’s work is foundational for that model, and gives you a wide latitude to work on different systems, ranging from code that interacts with and uses Cockpit, our mission control system, to code that executes...

Wanna join the adventure?   As a Space Infrastructure Software Engineer, you are responsible for scaling our ability to operate a heterogeneous fleet of satellites--spanning dedicated, rideshare, and constellation missions. You will work at the intersection of automated satellite operations, ground and flight software, and solving on-orbit problems.   The team is responsible for ensuring the reliable, efficient, and standardized operation of Loft’s space infrastructure. Within the operational fleet of Loft satellites, the team is responsible for the stability of the satellite bus, the Hub, and Loft-owned payloads as a platform to execute customer missions.   Loft’s business and its customer’s businesses are built on the reliability of its space infrastructure. This team’s work is foundational for that model, and gives you a wide latitude to work on different systems, ranging from code that interacts with and uses Cockpit, our mission control system, to code that...

Wanna join the adventure? Customer Delivery Engineers (CDEs) own the end-to-end deployment and execution of customer satellite missions at Loft. We serve as the primary technical interface to our customers and translate mission objectives into operational reality, from early requirements and ConOps development through commissioning, on-orbit operations, and continuous improvement. CDEs operate real spacecraft and work directly with customers to build mission applications on top of Loft’s API and operational infrastructure. You will translate mission objectives into executable workflows, configurations, and tooling that ensure reliable, scalable on-orbit execution. You will sit at the intersection of satellite operations, customer engineering, software development, systems engineering, and program execution, delivering meaningful outcomes for every mission you support.   About this role: Serve as the primary technical interface for customer missions, aligning...

Wanna join the adventure? We are hiring a seasoned Sales Engineer to work on the front lines of Loft’s business development efforts. In this role, you will act as the technical translator and driver of clarity between customers and internal engineering teams, owning technical customer engagements end-to-end—from early discussions on mission or payload requirements to  through contract signature. This role is ideal for someone coming from a modern space service or mission provider environment who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous settings and communicates complex ideas with precision.   About this role: Lead customer conversations in English with confidence and clarity, translating mission needs into crisp technical requirements and clear next steps. Deeply understand Loft Orbital’s technical solution ecosystem, including satellite platforms, in-orbit capabilities, mission services, and operations to communicate and discuss mission solutions, accommodations, and...

Wanna join the adventure? As our VP, Business Development – EMEA at Loft, you will lead the creation and execution of high-value, multi-year commercial and institutional sales across Europe. This role is designed for a seasoned business development leader in the space sector, combined with a proven ability to engage European institutional stakeholders and close complex, high-stakes deals. You will operate at the intersection of commercial growth and strategic customer engagement, working directly with executive leadership at partner companies, agencies, and institutional customers. You will manage Loft’s entire EMEA sales engine—driving revenue across commercial and institutional accounts, embedding Loft’s infrastructure into long-term programs, shaping strategic partnerships, negotiating key commercial agreements, and supporting joint ventures or investment-driven opportunities.   About the Role: Lead Loft Orbital’s business development and sales efforts...

Wanna join the adventure? Loft Orbital’s mission is to to simplify access to space, streamlining the process to develop and deploy mission tasking to our space infrastructure. Join our team as a Technical Program Manager in our hardware org, working across our product engineering org here at Loft. In this role, you'll contribute directly by supporting our team in their planning and execution, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions on time. Help "pave the road" by developing lightweight and intuitive processes that can further drive team efficiencies. You will work closely with our TPM group across Loft to help guide how teams work effectively and efficiently together. Your ideas will help shape how we grow and operate, and this is your chance to make a real impact with a team that's redefining space operations. If you're excited about driving change and contributing to groundbreaking projects, we want you on our team!   About this Role: Lead...

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Launch  Mission Manager is a key role in the growth and sustainability of RIDE!. The Launch Mission Manager is managing from early capabilities studies to successful launch campaign delivery and considers all necessary trades and ensures end-to-end launch success. Launch Mission Managers serve as experts performing all activities from pre-launch analysis to the Launch. The Launch Mission Manager also excels across a breadth of functions including systems:  Engineering; Requirements verification; Project management; Proposal development; Mission analyses. The Mission Manager works directly with the clients and in synergy with the Business department as Technical Support and takes completely the lead once the Launch Service Agreement is signed.