# Senior Electrical Systems Engineer at Loft Federal

> United States · Senior · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aloftfederal%3A5423886008 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Loft Federal](https://alderhq.app/companies/loft-federal)
- Location text: Arvada, Colorado; Arvada, CO
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Arvada, Colorado; Arvada, CO")
- Posted: 2026-09-14 (57 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/loftfederal/jobs/5423886008
- Skills listed (inferred): TypeScript, Distributed systems

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $132k–$178k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 4692): p25 $155k, median $180k, p75 $207k

## Description (the employer's text)

### About Loft Federal

Loft Federal is committed to delivering the U.S. national security space community a fast, affordable, and streamlined pathway to orbit. As a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., we specialize in providing mission-ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency.

At Loft, we empower our team with autonomy, ownership, and bold problem-solving opportunities while fostering a tight-knit, supportive environment. We believe that diversity, inclusivity, and community are the foundation of an open and innovative culture. We value kind, collaborative, and mission-driven teammates who excel in problem-solving and communication—because great solutions come from great teams.

### Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?

As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you'll embark on a dynamic journey, working with business development and program management teams to shape multiple satellite missions simultaneously, each boasting a unique multi-payload configuration. Your role will transcend boundaries as you collaborate seamlessly across various teams, including program management, systems engineering, discipline engineering, and AI&T.

In this role, you'll not only contribute to the success of our satellite missions but also have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and dynamic team, fostering innovation and driving impactful solutions in the ever-evolving space industry.

### Mission Objectives

- Technical lead for electrical system design and subsystem procurements
- Create and maintain electrical architectures collaborating with internal teams and our customers to meet mission requirements
- Perform system optimization trades analyzing system performance and maintaining technical budgets
- Engage closely with internal teams and customers to craft and manage system specifications and verification techniques, ensuring alignment with ambiguous customer requirements.
- Provide support to program management and product management, serving as a liaison with customers ensuring smooth program execution.
- Conduct inspections and reviews of engineering documents and hardware.
- Extend your expertise to support test planning and actively participate in the integration and test campaigns at our spacecraft manufacturer's site, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards.
### Mission Mandates

- Active Top Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
- Preference will be given to candidates with 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 and/or Special Access Programs
- Mus be a US Citizen
### Mission Credentials

- You enjoy being the face of the technical requirements and working with a team to deliver quality hardware.
- You pioneer innovation in aerospace bringing commercial space solutions to US government customers.
- You have comprehensive system-level knowledge and experience in Electrical and RF subsystems.
- You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced development environment, where your ability to adapt and excel under pressure sets you apart.
- Prior experience delivering a spacecraft to orbit and/or space-qualified hardware to a customer.
- You have 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer with detailed knowledge of spacecraft electrical architectures
- Pragmatic EMI and RF testing experience preferred
### Some of Our Awesome Benefits

- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent

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