Software 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? 

Loft Federal is seeking an Software Engineer with experience in Security to design and secure the systems behind our national security space missions.

You will own the security architecture from day one. You will join a small, senior team where your expertise carries weight and your work shows up in the mission right away.

You will partner with software, systems, infrastructure, and mission engineers. Together you will build security into each phase of the system lifecycle, from architecture and implementation through authorization and continuous monitoring.

This role pairs hands-on engineering with RMF execution. Our systems meet government security requirements and our missions ship fast.

This is a full-time hybrid role in Arvada, CO.

What You'll Do

• Build cybersecurity into the design and development of space and ground systems.
• Design secure architectures and implement controls aligned to NIST RMF and DoD requirements.
• Find, assess, and fix vulnerabilities with engineering teams.
• Support system hardening, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring.
• Lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Integrate security into automated pipelines with DevSecOps teams.
• Work with government customers, ISSMs, and program teams to keep systems compliant and mission ready.

Must Haves

• Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligibility preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• One IAT Level III certification: CISSP, SecurityX (CASP+), CCNP, or CCSP
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a security focus, such as systems security engineering or cybersecurity engineering