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Manufacturing Engineer
Golden, COPosted 6d ago
Wanna join the adventure?
Are you excited about optimizing manufacturing processes in the aerospace industry? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft Orbital is seeking a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our production capabilities and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality satellite systems.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented 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: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Design and optimize manufacturing processes for satellite components and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing strategies and plans
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
Conduct root cause analysis for production issues and develop corrective actions
Support production teams with technical guidance and troubleshooting
Must Haves:
8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in aerospace or high-tech environments
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., CNC Machining, hand-soldering, harness fabrication) and foundational knowledge of engineering concepts, including but not limited to: kinetics/dynamics, fluid mechanics, power systems, and thermodynamics.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, IPC, NASA and/or ECSS)
Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
Nice to Haves:
Green or Black Belt Certification
Experience with project management tools and techniques
Previous experience as a technician building spacecraft
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
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 in office
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
Wanna join the adventure?
Are you excited about optimizing manufacturing processes in the aerospace industry? If so, this is the perfect role for you! Loft Orbital is seeking a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer to enhance our production capabilities and ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality satellite systems.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented 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: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
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