Test Technician
TLDR
Execute functional and environmental tests on spacecraft hardware, including vibration, thermal, TVAC, and EMI/EMC testing.
Wanna join the adventure?
You will be the hands-on support, working with our Test Engineers to inspect and test spacecraft hardware and associated equipment (e.g., wire harnesses, avionics boxes, sub-assemblies). As a Test Technician, you will execute functional (Python experience preferred) and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC) and optimize design, build, and test processes to help Loft effectively scale test activities to meet emerging and contractual demand.
This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
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*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.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
401(k) plan and equity options
Free Meals & Snacks
Daily catered lunches and snacks
Health Insurance
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Relocation assistance
Relocation assistance when applicable
Paid Parental Leave
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
Paid Time Off
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
Loft Orbital Solutions simplifies space missions for governments, companies, and research institutions by providing end-to-end services for integrating, launching, and operating spacecraft. With a diverse focus ranging from Earth observation to national security, we drastically reduce launch timelines from years to months, making space more accessible than ever.
- Founded
- Founded 2016
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $16M raised