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As a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Loft Orbital Solutions, Inc., we specialize in providing mission-ready space infrastructure with unmatched efficiency.\nAt 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.\nAre you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? \nLoft Federal is revolutionizing access to space by building reliable, shareable satellites that drastically reduce the time and complexity traditionally required to get to orbit. We operate satellites, fly customer payloads, and handle entire missions from end-to-end. We’re a close-knit team of space enthusiasts, software experts, and cutting-edge technologists, all working together to make space simple for our customers. \n\nAs a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer on our Software, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining and scaling our ground segment infrastructure. You’ll collaborate across development, operations, and IT to ensure the integration, delivery, and reliability of services that support our space operations on Earth and in orbit. \n\nThis is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and help build modern automated space infrastructure. \nAbout the Role: \nCollaborate with developers and satellite operators to foster a strong SatDevOps culture. \nDesign, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure in a hybrid cloud environment. \nImprove our developer experience by building better tools, workflows, and environments. \nLead efforts to automate and optimize systems, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure provisioning (IaC), and deployment workflows. \nOwn and evolve our observability stack (metrics, tracing, logs) to improve usability and performance. Grafana-centric ecosystems are a plus. \nImplement and advocate for best practices in software reliability, fault tolerance, and performance tuning. \nProactively identify, investigate, and resolve system reliability issues, performing root cause analyses and implementing long-term fixes. \nPartner with teams to design and operate Software Defined Network (SDN) solutions. \nContribute to a collaborative and inclusive team culture where respectful debate and continuous learning are celebrated. \nMust Haves: \nUS Citizen. TS clearance with SCI eligibility. \nStrong experience with public cloud infrastructure, ideally GCP. \nDeep expertise in Kubernetes, architecture, deployment, ops, and resource optimization. \nDemonstrated ability to design and build scalable, highly available systems. \nFamiliarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and tools. \nExperience implementing and maintaining observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, etc.). \nProficiency in at least one backend language: Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, or Java. \nDeep understanding and hands-on experience with DevOps practices: CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation. \nProven track record of working in fast-paced, high-growth technical environments. \nExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently with a proactive, results-driven mindset. \nStrong communication skills; thrives in a multicultural, cross-functional team. \nNice to Haves: \nHands-on experience with GitOps frameworks (ArgoCD, FluxCD). \nInterest or experience in FinOps and cost-optimized architectures. \nUnderstanding of orchestration in resource-constrained environments, like space systems. \nKnowledge of systems engineering tools and SDLC governance. \nFamiliarity with security practices, vulnerability scanning, threat detection, risk mitigation. \nSome of Our Awesome Benefits: \n100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents \nFlexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA \n100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance \nFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays \n401(k) plan and equity options \nDaily catered lunches and snacks in office \nFully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent \nCarrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support \nOff-sites and many social events and celebrations \nRelocation assistance when applicable \nPer Colorado law, we are required to disclose the base compensation range for this role. This range is intentionally wide as we assess individuals based on their unique abilities and experience to find the best fit for our needs. Ultimately, your compensation will be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. \nIn addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, you will find a truly remarkable culture guided by transparency and collaboration and work that is challenging and meaningful. We can't wait to meet you and see what you may add to our team!\nSalary Range\n$120,000—$185,000 USD\nEqual Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action \nLoft Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.\nAccessibility & Accommodations\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability when applying for an open position, please contact us at  for assistance.\nWe Hire for Talent, Not Just Resumes\nResearch shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet about 60% of the qualifications, women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. At Loft Federal, we value diverse perspectives, respectful debate, and people who challenge assumptions. If you’re excited about a role but don’t meet every requirement, we strongly encourage you to apply.\nThird-Party Recruiters & Agencies\nNo outside recruiters, please. Loft Federal does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, staffing agencies, or third-party recruiters. 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