Frontend Engineer

Overview

As a Frontend Engineer at Loft, you will work on refining the UI of Cockpit, our satellite operations software, and empowering end-users with powerful satellite management capabilities. You’ll collaborate with peers on the Frontend Engineering team and interface with the wider Software team.

Responsibilities

• Building and refining tools for satellite operations and autopilot observability
• Developing and maintaining our web applications and services
• Collaborating on UI/UX design to enhance user experience
• Integrating with backend services using GraphQL APIs
• Supporting internal teams in using our ground software (Cockpit)
• Getting hands‑on experience with satellite operations – everyone at Loft plays a role in mission success!

Tech Stack

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

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with Vue or React
• Experience working on SPAs
• Experience with GraphQL APIs
• Experience with testing (unit and integration testing, e.g., Vitest, Jest, Cypress)
• Experience with Web Components
• Experience with Mapping/Geospatial Libraries – e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox, or CesiumJS
• Interest in space or aerospace – no prior experience required, enthusiasm is a bonus
• UI/UX sensibility
• Equity – we want you to have an active role in our success

Benefits

• Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT) and flexible working hours
• Health and life insurance
• Lunch vouchers
• Cross‑office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differences
• Company and team off‑sites and events to work and celebrate together
• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable

EEO Statement

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.