Loft

Space Technology

ProductSystemsEngineer

$145–195k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Product Systems Engineer at Loft. Skills: Systems engineering, Software architecture, Mission operations. Define integrated-level system design. Own development of selected capabilities”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver meaningful outcomes for every mission; Ensure reliable, scalable on-orbit execution; Deliver cohesive and scalable system; Ensure clean interfaces; Ensure effective integration

Industry & Context.

Space Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Systems engineering background, Experience at boundary of architecture, requirements, implementation, Proficiency in software architecture, Proficiency in networking protocols, Proficiency in embedded systems, Proficiency in integration strategies, Structure complex systems into capabilities, interfaces, requirements, responsibilities, Lead cross-functional technical efforts, Align diverse teams, Communication and documentation skills, Distill technical ambiguity into clear framework, Design modular systems with standardized interfaces, Sound engineering judgment

Nice to Have

Experience with modular system design, Experience with integration using building-block approach, Experience developing reusable, scalable products, Technical leadership role experience, Familiarity with satellite communication protocols, Familiarity with onboard data processing, Familiarity with cloud-based ground segment software, Understanding of aerospace standards, Understanding of aerospace best practices, International engineering experience, Cross-site engineering experience

What You'll Do.

Define integrated-level system design

Own development of selected capabilities

Translate high-level concepts into technical specifications

Lead requirements coordination

Lead traceability coordination

Lead future-proofing coordination

Lead CONOPS coordination

Lead ICD coordination

Lead trade studies coordination

Lead risk topics coordination

Lead design reviews coordination

Follow hardware development

Follow qualification development

Follow flight software development

Follow ground software development

Follow operational procedure development

Monitor reviews progress

Monitor development progress

Ensure technical decisions captured

Ensure requirements captured

Ensure actions captured

Ensure requirements clearly defined

Ensure requirements well allocated

Ensure requirements properly verified

Check validation plans

Check verification logic

Design modular components

Integrate modular components

Partner with hardware teams

Partner with software teams

Collaborate with Product Management

Refine product boundaries

Refine technical direction

Provide guidance on technical decisions

Align teams around technical direction

Create system design documentation

Maintain system design documentation

Create interface documentation

Maintain interface documentation

Maintain product quality

Maintain technical coherence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional technical efforts; Diverse teams alignment; Hardware and software teams; Product Management collaboration

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Distill technical ambiguity

Full Job Description

## Description 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 Define and own the integrated-level system design for the Hub Take ownership of the development of selected capabilities across the Hub product scope Translate high-level concepts into actionable technical specifications for modular subsystems Lead and coordinate requirements, traceability, future-proofing, CONOPS, ICDs, trade studies, risk topics, and design reviews Follow hardware, qualification, flight software, ground software, and operational procedure development through the product lifecycle Monitor reviews and development progress to ensure technical decisions, requirements, and actions are being captured and closed appropriately Ensure requirements are clearly defined, well allocated, and properly verified against the intended CONOPS and product objectives Check validation plans, verification logic, and test results to maintain overall quality and consistency during development Ensure modular components are designed and integrated to deliver a cohesive and scalable system Partner with hardware and software teams to ensure clean interfaces and effective

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