Sr. Director, AI & Analytics Partnerships

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August 6

🏄 California – Remote

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Loft Orbital

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Aerospace • Government • Artificial Intelligence

Loft Orbital is a company that builds space infrastructure, allowing various entities such as companies, governments, and institutions to utilize the benefits of space. They specialize in integrating, testing, deploying, and operating payloads for space missions. Loft Orbital offers solutions for physical, virtual, and on-demand missions, working with technological giants like Microsoft to democratize access to space. The company also contributes to national defense space missions for US government customers and has been involved in innovative projects such as testing AI algorithms in space and supporting quantum communications satellite missions.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2017

🚀 Aerospace

🏛️ Government

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

•Loft Orbital is seeking a Sr. Director, AI & Analytics Partnerships to lead the development of a strategic partner ecosystem around AI, data analytics, and advanced software tooling. •This role will drive our efforts to integrate AI into mission operations, spacecraft autonomy, satellite tasking, and customer data delivery. •You will build partnerships with AI/ML startups, hyperscalers, analytics platforms, cloud providers, research labs, and government stakeholders to enhance Loft’s software-defined space infrastructure. •The ideal candidate is a technical and strategic leader with deep experience forging high-impact, cross-functional partnerships in frontier-tech sectors.

🎯 Requirements

•10–15+ years of experience in strategic partnerships and business development, ideally at the intersection of artificial intelligence, and space, aerospace, or defense technology •Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, data pipelines, and analytics infrastructure—with the ability to evaluate technical fit and integration opportunities. •Understanding of how to build partnership programs to facilitate on-boarding to Loft’s technology & certification of partners’ capability on our infrastructure. •Track record of closing and scaling strategic partnerships with enterprise tech and commercial analytics providers •Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills; able to work cross-functionally across technical, commercial, and government-facing teams. •Experience navigating regulated industries (e.g. defense, dual-use tech, space) and understanding of data sovereignty, compliance, and export control considerations. •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or business. Master’s, MBA, or technical graduate degree preferred.

🏖️ 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 •International exposure to our team in France •Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver •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