Sales Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in France.

📋 Description

• Lead discussions with customers in English, showcasing confidence and clarity, while translating mission needs into precise technical requirements and actionable next steps.

• Gain an in-depth understanding of Loft Orbital’s technical solution ecosystem, which includes satellite platforms, in-orbit capabilities, mission services, and operations, to effectively communicate and address mission solutions, accommodations, and design trade-offs with both customers and engineers.

• Assess customer design and interface requirements for physical and on-demand missions, ensuring alignment with Loft’s program offerings and technical specifications.

• Propel the creation of customer-specific technical solutions by asking insightful questions throughout the sales process to ensure alignment on program expectations.

• Take ownership of the technical proposal content from start to finish, encompassing preliminary architectures, mission analyses, and well-structured, clear, and mission-focused written narratives.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Business Development and Engineering by analyzing customer requirements, synthesizing information, building consensus, and guiding discussions toward conclusive outcomes rather than open-ended inquiries.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, mission operations, or aerospace engineering, preferably with a focus on LEO satellite programs.

• Some familiarity with the evaluation of satellite payloads, mission planning, and CONOPS.

• Proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly, concisely, and confidently in English, both in verbal and written formats.

• Experience in cross-functional collaboration within fast-paced organizations where priorities frequently shift, and ambiguity is prevalent.

• Strong systems-level thinking capabilities, enabling quick comprehension of new architectures, tools, and internal processes.

• Demonstrated ability to instill structure, clarity, and momentum in technical discussions with both customers and internal teams.

• Comfortable working hands-on with modern tools, internal systems, and streamlined processes typical of growing startups.

• A strong passion for the commercial space industry and enthusiasm for engaging directly with customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity, allowing you to have a stake in our success.

• Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacation & RTT) along with flexible working hours to ensure you are at your best.

• Health and life insurance, reflecting our commitment to your well-being.

• Lunch Vouchers, because let's face it, we love food! (we even have a Slack channel dedicated to it #loft-gourmand)

• Opportunities for cross-office travel between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our diverse perspectives.

• Company and team off-sites, along with numerous events to work and celebrate together.

• Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable.