Loft Orbital

Turnkey space missions via standardized satellites

Technical Recruiter - Software

Technical RecruitingUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeGolden, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, focused on software and product engineering roles; experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is ideal.
Demonstrated strength in proactive sourcing, including LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search techniques, and creative approaches to engaging passive candidates.
Experience recruiting technical talent across frontend and web applications, backend services, cloud infrastructure, software integration, test infrastructure, and distributed systems.
Strong understanding of software engineering concepts and technologies, including Python, APIs, Git, Docker, continuous integration and continuous delivery, automated testing, Linux, and cloud-based systems.
Ability to translate complex technical requirements into sourcing strategies for mission-control and ground software, telemetry and command systems, mission planning and scheduling, payload tasking and monitoring, data routing, and automation.
Familiarity with recruiting for specialized software environments involving embedded C/C++, real-time operating systems, secure web applications, satellite operations, flight dynamics, or artificial intelligence and machine learning applications.
Ability to build and maintain talent pipelines for competitive, niche technical positions.
Ability to pitch the company’s mission, culture, and technical challenges to specialized passive candidates.
Experience conducting phone screens, assessing technical alignment, and managing candidate communication throughout the interview lifecycle.
Proficiency with applicant tracking system tools; Lever is preferred.
Ability to partner with hiring managers and the internal recruiting team, providing market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing through offer, for specialized software positions supporting satellite platforms, mission operations, ground systems, and product development.
Partner closely with hiring managers to identify, engage, and attract engineering talent.
Conduct phone screens, assess technical alignment, and manage candidate communications throughout the interview lifecycle.
Build and maintain talent pipelines for competitive, niche technical positions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date pipelines in applicant tracking system tools.

Desired Qualifications

Experience recruiting within the space, satellite, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, or adjacent deep-tech industries.
Direct experience recruiting for mission-control software, satellite ground systems, flight software, embedded systems, or artificial intelligence and machine learning engineering roles.
Experience recruiting internationally, particularly across US and European technical talent markets.
Prior work in or close partnership with startup or high-growth technology companies.
Background in agency recruiting or experience managing multiple specialized technical searches simultaneously.
Familiarity with International Traffic in Arms Regulations, Export Administration Regulations, and compliance considerations relevant to US-based space and defense hiring.
Skill using social platforms such as LinkedIn to enhance employer brand and attract niche technical talent.
Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and sourcing performance.

Salary Range: 120000 to 150000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Wanna join the adventure?

We’re looking for a Technical Recruiter with a strong background in software and product engineering recruitment who is excited to help Loft Orbital scale its engineering teams. In this role, you’ll own the full-cycle recruiting process—from sourcing to offer—for highly specialized software positions supporting our satellite platforms, mission operations, ground systems, and product development. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers to identify, engage, and attract exceptional engineering talent in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

We’re hiring for one position across multiple locations - you only need to apply once.

Must Haves:

3+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with a strong focus on software and product engineering roles, ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Demonstrated strength in proactive sourcing, including LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search techniques, and creative approaches to engaging passive candidates.
Experience recruiting technical talent across software and product engineering disciplines, including frontend/web applications, backend services, cloud infrastructure, software integration, test infrastructure, and distributed systems.
Strong understanding of software engineering concepts and technologies, including Python, APIs, Git, Docker, CI/CD, automated testing, Linux, and cloud-based systems.
Ability to understand and translate complex technical requirements into effective sourcing strategies, including specialized areas such as mission-control and ground software, telemetry and command systems, mission planning and scheduling, payload tasking and monitoring, data routing, and automation.
Familiarity with recruiting for specialized software environments involving embedded C/C++, RTOS, secure web applications, satellite operations, flight dynamics, or AI/ML applications.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong talent pipelines for highly competitive, niche technical positions.
Ability to effectively pitch Loft’s mission, culture, and technical challenges to highly specialized, passive candidates.
Experience conducting phone screens, assessing technical alignment, and managing candidate communication throughout the full interview lifecycle.
Proficiency with ATS tools (Lever preferred), including maintaining accurate and up-to-date pipelines.
Collaborative mindset and ability to partner closely with hiring managers and the internal recruiting team, providing market insights and recommendations to improve hiring outcomes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

Experience recruiting within the space, satellite, aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, or adjacent deep-tech industries.
Direct experience recruiting for mission-control software, satellite ground systems, flight software, embedded systems, or AI/ML engineering roles.
Experience recruiting internationally, particularly across US and European technical talent markets.
Prior work in or close partnership with startup or high-growth technology companies.
Background in agency recruiting or experience managing multiple specialized technical searches simultaneously.
Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, and compliance considerations relevant to US-based space and defense hiring.
Skilled at using social platforms like LinkedIn to enhance employer brand and attract niche technical talent.
Comfort reporting on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and sourcing performance.

Some of Our Awesome 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 our team in France
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 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.

About the Company

Loft Orbital

Turnkey space missions via standardized satellites

Loft Orbital provides space infrastructure as a service, offering turnkey access to satellite missions. It maintains an inventory of satellite buses and runs scheduled quarterly launches, enabling clients to deploy missions quickly without managing the technical details. The company handles all mission engineering, operations, and logistics, using identical satellite hardware for each mission to maximize flight heritage and reduce technical risk. Its payload-agnostic technology can support a wide range of payloads on a standard bus, giving it flexibility to serve diverse customers. Loft Orbital's model centers on delivering end-to-end space missions as a service, charging clients for deployment, operation, and the ongoing support needed to build and scale satellite constellations.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Series C
Total funding: $344M
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2016

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