Wanna Join the Adventure?
Loft Orbital is seeking a Satellite Software Program Manager to lead delivery of flight software and ground software in support of customer contracts. This role operates across matrixed and/or independent product teams, translating customer commitments into executable plans and ensuring software delivery aligns with AI&T (assembly, integration, and test) and spacecraft-level milestones.
This is a true program role — accountable for schedule, integration, and delivery, not just coordination.
About this role:
Software Program Ownership:Own delivery of software scope across customer programs with teams including in Spacecraft Deployment, Software Solutions, Test Infrastructure, Customer Operations Engineer, Embedded Software, and Software ProductsTranslate contract requirements into executable software plansEnsure alignment between software roadmaps and program milestonesPlanning & Scheduling:Build and maintain software schedules integrated into the program IMSManage dependencies between software, hardware, AIT, and mission operationsProvide inputs to and ensure alignment of sprint-level execution while maintaining long-range delivery credibilityCross-Team Execution:Work effectively with matrixed product personnel, independent functional teams, or dedicated program teamsResolve priority conflicts between product and program needsEnsure software readiness for integration, test, and launchRisk & Delivery Management:Identify software delivery risks earlyCoordinate mitigation, re-planning, and recovery actionsRepresent software execution status to customers and leadershipLeadership & Influence:Act as a trusted execution partner to software engineering leadershipMentor junior PMs or TPMsShape how Loft integrates software delivery into overall program executionSoftware Program Ownership & Customer Interface:Serve as the primary customer interface for software execution, delivery, and readinessTranslate customer contractual commitments into executable software plansEnsure software delivery aligns with customer milestones, acceptance criteria, and integration eventsRepresent software execution status in customer reviews and leadership forumsContract Administration for Software Scope:Own contract execution for software-related scope across customer programsTrack software deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteriaIn coordination with Customer Operations Engineer, perform impact assessments for software scope changes, including cost, schedule, and riskEnsure alignment between product roadmaps and customer contractual commitmentsCross-Functional & Commercial Alignment (additive):Work closely with hardware PMs to ensure integrated contract compliancePartner with Legal, Finance, and Product to manage change control and invoicing milestonesEnsure customer commitments do not outpace executable capacityMust Haves:
7+ years experience managing complex software or software-heavy programs/projectsExperience delivering flight software, ground software, or safety-critical systemsStrong understanding of Agile execution and long-range program planningProven ability to operate in matrixed organizationsExperience with the Atlassian product suite (Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management)Nice to Haves:
Experience with spacecraft flight softwareFamiliarity with hardware-software integration cyclesExperience managing software delivery across multiple concurrent programsProficient with Jira Global ConfigurationSome of Our Awesome Benefits:
Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your bestHealth and life insurance, we care about your healthLunch Vouchers, because let’s be honest, we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand)Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differencesCompany and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate togetherRelocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable *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.
