Wanna join the adventure?
At Loft Orbital, we build space infrastructure that makes it fast and simple for organizations to deploy and operate missions in orbit. Our standardized satellite platform allows customers to focus on their mission while we handle the complexity of spacecraft development, deployment, and operations.
As we scale, we are looking for a People Business Partner (PBP) to support leaders and teams in our Golden office. This role sits at the intersection of people, leadership, and business execution. You will work closely with engineering and operations leaders to build strong teams, develop managers, and ensure that Loft remains a place where talented people can do the best work of their careers.
This is a high-trust, highly embedded role. The right person will be present with the teams they support, working onsite 4–5 days per week to build strong relationships and help leaders solve real problems in real time.
Wanna join the adventure?
At Loft Orbital, we build space infrastructure that makes it fast and simple for organizations to deploy and operate missions in orbit. Our standardized satellite platform allows customers to focus on their mission while we handle the complexity of spacecraft development, deployment, and operations.
As we scale, we are looking for a People Business Partner (PBP) to support leaders and teams in our Golden office. This role sits at the intersection of people, leadership, and business execution. You will work closely with engineering and operations leaders to build strong teams, develop managers, and ensure that Loft remains a place where talented people can do the best work of their careers.
This is a high-trust, highly embedded role. The right person will be present with the teams they support, working onsite 4–5 days per week to build strong relationships and help leaders solve real problems in real time.
Wanna join the adventure?
As a member of our Embedded Systems Team, you will contribute to the embedded software design and development of our satellite electronic payloads—cutting-edge systems advancing the state of space-as-a-service. Our work pushes the boundaries of in-space compute, RF communications, software-defined payloads, and more. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers to bring these ideas to life and see your work launched into orbit.
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $100,000- $130,000 per year in Colorado This is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
About this Role:Be the People team face of the Golden office
Serve as the primary People contact for all Golden-based employeesAnswer day-to-day questions on policies, benefits, leaves, and accommodationsConnect employees to the right resources when neededPartner with workplace experience and/or facilities on employee experienceBe the local point of contact during company-wide People rollouts (open enrollment, performance cycles, policy updates)Support employees through key moments
Participate in onboarding of new Golden hires and follow up for their first 6 monthsSupport employees through leaves, accommodations, and life eventsWork with employees who have leadership outside of Golden, this can include France, San Francisco, and remoteSupport managers and leaders
Coach managers on feedback, performance, and team dynamicsHelp leaders address people's challenges early and fairlySupport performance review cycles and development planningHelp leaders identify top performers, develop emerging talent, and address performance issues effectively and fairly.Handle employee relations
Be the first point of contact for employee concernsConduct investigations when needed with good judgment and discretionHelp leaders navigate sensitive situationsEnsure decisions are consistent and aligned with Loft's valuesKeep Loft compliant and informed
Stay current on Colorado employment law, including FAMLI and local leave requirementsUnderstand the needs of non-exempt employees Flag risks and keep leaders informed of anything that needs attentionContribute to broader People work
Partner with the global People Operations team on company-wide programs and rolloutsShare patterns and insights to help improve how we workContribute on projects as the role and your capacity growWhy This Role Matters
Golden is home to a large part of our engineering and manufacturing teams. This person ensures those employees feel supported, informed, and set up to do their best work. Day to day, that looks like answering questions, solving problems, and being present. Over time, it looks like helping Loft build a site where people want to stay and grow.
This role is based in
Golden, Colorado, with an expectation of being
onsite most days to stay closely connected to the teams you support.
*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.