AIT Engineer

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?
Senior Assembly, Integration & Test Engineer
Ready to join the adventure?
Loft Federal provides space infrastructure and operation as a service for whatever size mission a client needs - whether that's a constellation, a single satellite, or even flying multiple customer payloads on the same satellite.

As an AIT Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the satellite is built and tested before launch.  This is a truly multidisciplinary role where you'll work with almost every department in Loft and no two days will ever feel the same.  You may be working with the Mechanical team to determine payload arrangement, Electrical team to design harnesses, Systems team on requirements and verification, PMs on scheduling, Software team on debugging, and the Product team for testing Loft hardware. You'll also work within the AIT team on the design and conduction of functional, performance, and environmental testing of the payloads and completed satellite.  Through all of this, you'll need to be good at communication and documentation as well as have a passion for troubleshooting/debugging.   This is a unique role and we're looking for a unique person to fill it!
The Role:
In this role, you’ll play a hands-on part in taking satellites from the test bench to the launch pad. You’ll work alongside the Loft team to build, integrate, test, and verify internally developed products, helping ensure each flight product is ready for successful delivery and mission operations. Your work will include electrical and mechanical integration of payloads onto satellites, as well as environmental testing at both the box and system levels—including vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing. You’ll also have the opportunity to author and execute detailed test procedures, troubleshoot issues as they arise, and work collaboratively across the team to make sure our hardware performs as intended before it flies.
Must Haves

US Citizenship required

Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Active Top Secret clearance with experience in (last 2 years) or active Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) strongly desired.

5+ years (3+ with graduate degree) in a testing role or related, preferably in aerospace

Experience with writing, performing, and documenting tests

Experience with environmental testing (Vibration, TVAC, EMI, Radiation)

Experience organizing test campaigns from initial idea to completion

Familiar with aerospace testing standards such as GEVS, etc.

Experience using software to test (python preferred)

Experience designing or building harnesses for flight or test

Experience setting up GSE for testing

Nice-to-Haves

Current in-scope DoD SECRET background investigation with at least 3 years of eligibility remaining, or Continuous Evaluation (CE) status, with willingness and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

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, other control systems, and/or Special Access Programs

AIT or Test lead on previous projects

Experience juggling multiple test campaign priorities simultaneously

Significant software experience creating and debugging tests in python

Board and box level electrical testing and debugging

HW integration experience, preferably satellite or aerospace

Experience writing procedures for a variety of levels eg: internal development vs. production acceptance testing

Experience using Jira/Confluence for organization and communication

Experience using GIT and Docker

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