Technical Program Manager, Embedded Software

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 the Technical Program Manager for our Embedded Software and FPGA team. In this role, you'll contribute directly by assisting our team in their planning, coordination, and reporting capability while allowing them to focus 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 also work closely with Technical Program Managers 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!

• Represent the Embedded SW & FPGA team in product, program and mission development, attending key meetings and activities. Monitor progress and communicate changes in priorities, schedules, risks, and dependencies.
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Develop and manage project and feature timelines, including milestones and deliverables, throughout the software development lifecycle. Coordinate technical requirements, resources, and scheduling across engineering, testing, and production teams to ensure smooth project flow.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across our engineering organization, acting as the point of contact for the SW and FPGA team.
• Risk Management and Mitigation
• Work with the technical team to identify technical and project risks, making them observable, solving them or elevating them based on severity.
• Develop mitigation strategies and communicate potential risks to stakeholders.
• Support the team leads in creating standards, best practices, and streamlined processes for feature development and delivery.
• Contribute to product roadmaps and engage in long-term planning.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• 5+ years' software engineering experience, ideally on embedded systems applications.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and SDLC standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in data visualization.
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of influencing others without formal authority.
• Proficient with the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management).
• Entrepreneurial mindset, results oriented world-view

• Technical experience across embedded software and firmware (FPGAs).
• Previous experience working with an international team across time zones.

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

 *Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.  We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.

At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 4 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.