Head of Mechanical Engineering @ Loft Orbital

Salary Range: 165500 to 224000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Wanna join the adventure?

Do you love people, mentorship and mechanical engineering?! If so - look no further. Loft is looking for an accountable, passionate engineer to head the mechanical engineering department. As the head of mechanical engineering you will have a hand in all hardware that Loft puts into space, ensuring that along the way, our design, analysis, manufacture, build and test operates like a finely tuned machined (or spacecraft)! Not only that, you’ll help to uphold and improve upon all supporting processes and infrastructure that help make us who we are.

*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.

About this role:

Lead and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Accountable for all mechanical and thermal engineering activities
Ensure all aspects of design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing are executed to the highest standards.
Collaborate with product development and program execution to ensure successful execution of our space programs.
Enhance and maintain the supporting processes and infrastructure that contribute to Loft’s success.

Must Haves:

10+ years as a mechanical engineer in the space industry
A pragmatic thinker who can problem solve
A passionate, relatable, accountable leader
End-to-end satellite program experience (design through to launch of at least one, preferably multiple programs)
Spacecraft design, analysis and test experience (both structural and thermal)
Has a strong technical engineering background (has done the work before!)
A strong background in spacecraft design, analysis, and testing.

Nice to Haves:

Knowledge of force-limited vibration
Has flown hardware on rideshare launches
Experience working with launch providers/brokers

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
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable

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.

Head of Mechanical Engineering

Loft Orbital

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