Onboard Flight Software Engineer – Spacecraft & Orbit

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loft federalArvada (CO)

Software Developers Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

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About the role

Loft Federal is seeking a Flight Software Engineer to design, implement, and test onboard software for our satellite fleet. You will work with C/C++ and Python, contribute to the onboard architecture, and collaborate across teams to ensure robust, scalable software that supports missions in orbit. The role emphasizes ownership, code reviews, and integration testing in a fast-paced space systems environment. TS clearance eligibility is required for consideration.

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