As the Manager, Strategic Initiatives for Loft Orbital in EMEA, you will be a catalyst for long-term, transformative partnerships that expand Loft’s reach across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Your deep understanding of the space and Earth observation value chain—spanning space primes, satellite operators, and government agencies—will enable you to identify, structure, and execute high-impact collaborations.

In this role, you will operate at the intersection of corporate development and strategic business growth, working directly with senior leadership from major partners, primes, technology companies, and government stakeholders. You will be a trusted architect of Loft’s most critical partnerships—those that not only generate substantial near-term revenue but also establish recurring, sustainable streams for years to come.

You will engage with organizations across the sector that may bring forward opportunities such as:

- Prime Collaborations: Partnering with major European and international space primes to embed Loft’s infrastructure into multi-year programs and national initiatives.

- National and Regional Programs: Structuring partnerships with ministries, space agencies, and sovereign customers to deliver capabilities that meet long-term country strategies.

- Commercial & Distribution Agreements: Securing large-scale distribution partnerships with satellite operators, service providers, or integrators to broaden Loft’s market access.

- Corporate Development Opportunities: Supporting existing Joint Venture efforts and occasionally supporting M&A, venture, and investment-driven initiatives in space and other government-driven sectors.

*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized 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.

Loft Orbital builds “shareable” satellites, providing a fast & simple path to orbit for organizations that require access to space. Powered by our hardware & software products, we operate satellites, fly customer payloads onboard, and handle entire missions from end to end - significantly reducing the lead-time and risk of a traditional space mission.

Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite, with capabilities such as earth imagery, weather & climate /science data collection, IoT connectivity, in-orbit demonstrations, and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure, so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.

At Loft, you’ll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges, but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.

We value kind, supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international, you will need strong English skills to better collaborate, easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.

With 6 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France.