Backend Engineer

About LoftLoft Federal is dedicated to providing the US national security space community with a rapid, affordable, and simplified pathway to orbit. We are a US-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc.At Loft, we empower our team members with autonomy and ownership to tackle significant challenges, all while fostering a close-knit and supportive team environment. We believe that diversity, community, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of an open culture. We place significant value on kind, supportive, and team-oriented comrades with phenomenal problem-solving and communication skills.Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in configuring and tailoring Cockpit, our cutting-edge satellite operations software, for our DoD customers. You will be responsible for facilitating the integration ofmicro-services that support command and control of Loft's space infrastructure, ensuring they transition smoothly between pipelines from development to deployment. Additionally, you will assist the Ground Software team in building mature CI/CD solutions intended to support the scale of Cockpit growth. You will regularly engage with our ground software, flight software, and other interdisciplinary teams.This is an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in groundbreaking technology, contributing to the development of modern, automated space infrastructure where software takes center stage. Beyond shaping our future systems, you'll also address real-time challenges on live missions, actively troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise. Moreover, we offer specialized SatDevOps training, empowering you to actually operate our spacecraft. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software operations while developing skills in process improvement and automation.Our Technology Stack: Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Cue, C++, Azure, GCPMission Objectives• Configure and customize Cockpit, Loft's satellite operations software, to meet the unique requirements of DoD missions.• Work with Ground Software SMEs to implement tools for operations, autopilot, and activities, ensuring seamless functionality.• Facilitate command and telemetry transmission.• Engage in code development, focusing on the enhancement of our services.• Collaborate closely with FSW/ESW/AIT teams for seamless integration.• Provide internal support for the utilization of ground software (Cockpit).• Participate actively in spacecraft operations, ensuring collective involvement and success.• Assist in patterns in repetitive tasks suitable for automation.Mission Mandates• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.• Must be a US Citizen for consideration.• Proficiency in Python and Docker.• Experience with web development backend frameworks and API design.Mission Credentials• Preference will be given to candidates with 1) a DoD or Intelligence Community Top Secret background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining or CE status; and SCI eligibility with current experience in SCI programs, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs, or 2) a current in-scope DoD SECRET background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) status.• Familiarity with Django, GraphQL, database interactions, Kubernetes, and Influx/Timescale DB.• Experience with space to ground communication paradigms.Per Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role. This range is intentionally wide as we assess individuals based on their unique abilities and experience to find the best fit for our needs. Ultimately, your compensation will be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team!Salary Range$115,000 - $180,000 USDPosting StatementLoft Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy.If you require assistance due to a disability applying for an open position, please submit a request to us at recruiting@loftfederal.com.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'. We welcome all.No outside recruiters, please.Loft Federal does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes and will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Loft Federal.