About the role

Role Overview

As a Frontend Engineer at Loft, you’ll work on tools and web applications for satellite operations—including refining the UI of Cockpit (satellite operations software) and improving autopilot observability and satellite management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Build and refine tools for satellite operations and autopilot observability
Develop and maintain web applications and services
Collaborate with the team on UI/UX improvements (you don’t need to be a designer, but should care about good UX)
Integrate with backend services using GraphQL APIs
Support internal teams in using Cockpit
Gain hands-on exposure to satellite operations (mission success is a shared responsibility)

Requirements (Must Haves)

Strong proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Experience with Vue or React
Experience building SPAs (Single-Page Applications)
Experience working with GraphQL APIs
Experience with testing, including unit and integration testing (e.g., Vitest, Jest, Cypress)

Nice to Haves

Experience with Web Components (Lit)
Experience with mapping/geospatial libraries (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox, CesiumJS) for visualizing satellite data
Interest in space/aerospace (enthusiasm required; no prior experience needed)
Strong UI/UX sensibility

Tech Stack

Frontend: Vue.js, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
APIs: GraphQL
Bonus: Web Components (Lit)

Benefits (Highlights)

100% company-paid medical/dental/vision, plus FSA/HSA options
Life/Disability insurance coverage
Flexible Time Off and paid holidays
401(k) and equity options
Relocation assistance when applicable
International exposure, social events, and fully paid parental leave

About Loft Orbital

Loft Orbital is a space infrastructure company that provides governments, companies, and research institutions with fast, reliable, and simple ways to deploy missions in orbit. It integrates, launches, and operates spacecraft, offering mission services spanning Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, and national security. The company leverages existing infrastructure and satellite buses to reduce integration and launch timelines.

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