What is an Embedded Engineer at Loft Orbital?
As an Embedded Engineer at Loft Orbital, you are at the core of the "space-as-a-service" revolution. You are not just writing code; you are architecting the intelligence that powers satellite payloads and electronic systems in harsh, unforgiving environments. Your work directly enables the deployment of cutting-edge missions, ranging from Earth observation to secure national security applications, effectively reducing the time-to-orbit from years to months.
This role requires a rare blend of high-level architectural thinking and low-level hardware intimacy. You will be responsible for the full software lifecycle—from board bring-up and driver development to implementing robust networking and data handling protocols. Because Loft Orbital operates at the bleeding edge of in-space compute, you must be comfortable working in a "scrappy" environment where you define the standards for reliability, modularity, and maintainability for systems that cannot be repaired once launched.
