Wanna join the adventure?
As the Director of U.S. Civil Space Business Development, you will be at the forefront of Loft Orbital's mission to revolutionize space infrastructure. You'll be instrumental in forging partnerships with U.S. civil space agencies—including NASA, NOAA, and other federal entities that utilize space-based data. By leading these efforts, you will play a crucial role in advancing Loft Orbital's mission to simplify access to space, enabling our clients to focus on their payloads while we manage the complexities of satellite operations.
In this role, you will engage with agencies that may deploy a diverse array of payloads on Loft Orbital's infrastructure, including:
Earth Observation Instruments: Such as NASA's MURI (on our YAM-5 satellite), a compact longwave infrared radiometer designed to measure Earth's surface temperature.
Environmental Monitoring Sensors: Instruments for NOAA to track atmospheric and oceanic parameters, aiding in weather forecasting and climate studies.
Scientific Research Payloads: Experiments and instruments from organizations like national labs.
Communication Technology Demonstrations: Payloads to test and validate advanced communication systems, enhancing data relay capabilities.
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.