Loft Orbital
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.
Sr. Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Job not on LinkedIn
August 17
🗣️🇸🇦 Arabic Required
Loft Orbital
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.
📋 Description
• Wanna join the adventure? • 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.
🎯 Requirements
• Experience: 4+ years in space, aerospace, defence, or government-driven sectors, with direct exposure to multiple parts of the value chain (e.g., space primes, satellite operators, space agencies, MoDs). • Strategic Track Record: Demonstrated success in originating and/or executing complex business opportunities involving multiple stakeholders. • Sector Insight: Passion for the space and Earth observation market, including procurement dynamics in both government and commercial contexts. • Business Acumen: Proven ability in at least one of the following areas—sales/business development, corporate strategy/strategy consulting in A&D or GovTech, or M&A/venture in government-driven sectors. • Leadership Presence: Skilled at engaging with senior executives, influencing decision-making, and fostering long-term trust-based relationships. • Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation abilities in English. • Collaboration Skills: Adept at working across cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams. • Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 30% across EMEA for client meetings, events, and partner engagements. • Established Network: Existing relationships with leadership at EMEA space agencies, MoDs, and major space primes. • Technical Familiarity: Understanding of satellite system architectures, Earth observation mission requirements, and integration challenges. • Language Skills: Proficiency in one or more additional European languages and/or Arabic (MSA). • Government or Defence Background: Experience in government procurement, program management, or policy roles in the space or defence sector.
🏖️ Benefits
• Equity, we want you to have an active role in our success • Up to 35 days of Paid Time Off (vacations & RTT ) and flexible working hours, we want you to be at your best • Health and life insurance, we care about your health • Lunch Vouchers, because let’s be honest, we love food! (we even have a slack channel about it #loft-gourmand) • Cross-office travel opportunities between San Francisco, Colorado, and Toulouse to learn from our differences • Company and team off-sites and many other events to work & celebrate together • Relocation assistance to Toulouse when applicable
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