AIT Technician

Wanna join the adventure?

Loft is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Technician to support the build-up and testing of spacecraft and flight hardware. You’ll collaborate with engineers and technicians to bring spacecraft from drawing to orbit — taking pride in both craftsmanship and ownership of our builds.

About the Role::
• Assemble, integrate, and test satellite systems (mechanical, electrical, thermal)
• Follow detailed drawings and schematics to perform precise build-ups
• Perform functional and environmental testing on satellite components
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and integration issues
• Maintain lab cleanliness and hardware organization
• Document test results, build logs, and non-conformances
• Use specialized tools (e.g., soldering irons, crimpers, torque wrenches, oscilloscopes)

Must Haves::
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace, space, or high-tech manufacturing
• Strong electrical or mechanical build experience (depending on position)
• Electrical: Harnessing, soldering, board assembly, con testing
• Mechanical: Structural assembly, solar arrays, reaction wheels
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and assembly procedures
• Comfortable working with engineers and independently owning work
• Experience using basic tools and test equipment (multi-meters, torque tools, etc.)

Nice to Haves::
• IPC or J-STD certifications (soldering, harnessing)
• Cleanroom or flight hardware experience
• ERP (NetSuite/ION) familiarity
• Space domain experience (preferred), or medical/high-tech background
• Forklift or crane certification
• A&P license or equivalent

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
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance 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.