Product Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Define and own the integrated-level system design for the Hub product.
• Translate high-level concepts into actionable technical specifications for modular subsystems.
• Lead and coordinate requirements, traceability, CONOPS, ICDs, trade studies, and design reviews.
• Partner with hardware and software teams to ensure clean interfaces and effective integration.
• Create and maintain system design and interface documentation, including ICD, IRD, and CONOPS.
• Monitor development progress to ensure technical decisions and requirements are captured and closed.
• Collaborate with Product Management to refine product boundaries and technical direction.

Requirements

• Strong systems engineering background in complex technical products spanning software and hardware.
• Proficiency in software architecture, networking protocols, and embedded systems.
• Experience working at the boundary between architecture definition and engineering implementation.
• Ability to structure complex systems into clear capabilities, interfaces, and requirements.
• Experience designing modular systems with standardized interfaces across power, data, mechanical, and thermal domains.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan and equity options.
• Flexible Time Off policy and 12 paid holidays.
• Fully paid parental leave (14 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents).
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in the office.
• Comprehensive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits.

About the Company

Loft Orbital builds space infrastructure providing a fast and simple path to orbit. We design, integrate, and operate spacecraft to fly physical or virtual customer payloads, handling entire missions end-to-end to reduce lead-time and risk for our customers.