Product Systems Engineer

The role

You will help define how capabilities are structured across ground, space, software and hardware at Loft Orbital. You will own integrated system design for the Hub, maintain requirements and interface documents, and coordinate with engineering, product and operations teams.

What you will do

• 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 requirements, traceability, CONOPS, ICDs, trade studies, risk topics and design reviews
• Follow hardware, flight software, ground software and operational procedure development through the product lifecycle
• Ensure requirements are well allocated and verified against the intended CONOPS
• Partner with hardware and software teams on clean interfaces and integration
• Collaborate with Product Management to refine product boundaries and technical direction
• Create and maintain system design and interface documentation including ICD, IRD and CONOPS
• Help maintain product quality and technical coherence from development into production and operational use

Required qualifications

• Strong systems engineering background in complex technical products spanning software and hardware
• Experience working at the boundary between architecture definition, requirements structuring and engineering implementation
• Proficiency in software architecture, networking protocols, embedded systems and integration strategies
• Ability to structure complex systems into clear capabilities, interfaces, requirements and responsibilities
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts and align diverse teams
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience designing modular systems with standardized interfaces across power, data, mechanical and thermal domains
• Sound engineering judgment on the right level of rigor, abstraction and specification for a growing organization
• Resume attached in English

Nice to have

• Experience with modular system design and integration using a building-block approach
• Experience developing reusable, scalable products in a technical leadership role
• Familiarity with satellite communication protocols including RF and/or optical links
• Familiarity with onboard data processing and cloud-based ground segment software for mission operations
• Understanding of aerospace standards and best practices
• International and cross-site engineering experience

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays
• HSA with employer contribution, FSAs and commuter benefits
• Carrot Fertility, One Medical and a free Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) and equity
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Annual company off-site and regular social events
• International exposure to the team in France
• Relocation assistance when applicable

Before you apply

• Attach a copy of your resume in English

About the company

Loft Orbital, founded in 2017, provides governments, companies and research institutions with an end-to-end way to deploy missions in orbit. It integrates, launches and operates spacecraft, with more than 30 missions flown.