Loft

Product Systems

SeniorProductSystemsEngineer

$180–230k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Product Systems Engineer at Loft. Skills: Systems engineering, Architecture definition, Requirements management. Define general architecture. Support capability allocation”

Industry & Context.

Product Systems
Problems you'll solve

Turn technical ambiguity into clear framework

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Systems engineering background, Experience at boundary of architecture definition, requirements structuring, and engineering implementation, Ability to structure complex systems, Understanding of software-heavy systems, Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical work, Communication and documentation skills, Sound engineering judgment

Nice to Have

Experience with space systems, Experience defining integration models, Experience with architecture trade studies, Familiarity with CONOPS, ICDs, Experience with onboard data processing, Experience in international and cross-site engineering collaboration

What You'll Do.

Define general architecture

Support capability allocation

Ensure ground processing chain is defined

Shape ground software tools

Clarify interaction model

Organize requirements

Maintain requirements

Define architectural boundaries

Organize architectural boundaries

Maintain architectural boundaries

Coordinate architecture discussions

Contribute to architecture notes

Contribute to trade studies

Ensure solutions are reusable

Ensure solutions are scalable

Ensure solutions are understandable

Support architecture reviews

Support technical decision-making

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional technical work; Across teams

Communication Scope

Documentation skills

Full Job Description

## Description Wanna join the adventure? At Loft, we’re building the infrastructure that makes space simple. We enable customers to deploy missions faster and more reliably than ever before. The Creative Studio team shapes how Loft’s brand is seen and experienced internally and externally. We’re looking for a Senior Brand Designer to join our small team and work across many brand touchpoints, from marketing campaigns to motion, video, web, presentations, events, and print.  As a high level IC you’ll partner closely with the Creative Director and collaborate with teams across the company. We move quickly and support a wide range of projects, so we value clear communication, adaptability, and designers who take ownership and help move work forward. This role is a great fit for someone who would like to own projects end-to-end, enjoys managing stakeholders, and designing across multiple mediums while contributing to brand growth.     ## About this role Help define the general architecture of Loft’s offering across ground and space Support capability allocation across hardware, software, ground, flight, Loft-owned components, and external components Ensure the ground processing chain is defined and evolved as a coherent part of the offering Help shape ground software tools and interfaces as the main entry point for customers Clarify the interaction model between OBSW, ground software, customer software, third-party software, and Loft’s stack Help define, organize, and maintain requirements, interfaces, and architectural boundaries for offering-level topics Coordinate architecture discussions and drive alignment between product intent, system architecture, and implementation realities across teams Contribute to CONOPS, ICDs, architecture notes, trade studies, and related technical documentation Help ensure solutions are reusable, scalable, and understandable rather than tailored only to one mission Support architecture reviews and technical decision-making on cross-cutti

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