Loft Orbital Solutions
Sub-Contracts Manager
TLDR
Ensure successful delivery of satellite missions through managing critical sub-contracts, enhancing supplier relationships, and mitigating supply chain risks efficiently.
Wanna join the adventure?
At Loft, we’re building the infrastructure that makes space simple. We enable customers to deploy missions faster and more reliably than ever before. The Creative Studio team shapes how Loft’s brand is seen and experienced internally and externally.
We’re looking for a Senior Brand Designer to join our small team and work across many brand touchpoints, from marketing campaigns to motion, video, web, presentations, events, and print.
As a high level IC you’ll partner closely with the Creative Director and collaborate with teams across the company. We move quickly and support a wide range of projects, so we value clear communication, adaptability, and designers who take ownership and help move work forward.
This role is a great fit for someone who would like to own projects end-to-end, enjoys managing stakeholders, and designing across multiple mediums while contributing to brand growth.
About this role:
Lead the evaluation, negotiation and closure of critical sub-contracts with Loft’s strategic suppliers
Manage contract changes (e.g., waivers/deviations, addendums, exercised options) and change control throughout contract lifecycle
Maintain comprehensive and auditable records compliant with company and contractual requirements
Review contracts to ensure they reflect applicable technical, quality and/or regulatory requirements
Monitor and report sub-contractor performance against schedule, cost and quality targets
Identify, assess and mitigate supply chain risks, escalating issues whenever appropriate.
Develop strong relationships both internally and externally to facilitate communication, collaboration and alignment throughout contract execution.
Support sub-contractor growth and development in alignment with Loft’s needs.
Must Haves:
Proven experience (6+ years) in sub-contract management
Experience in a company with a production / test environment
Experience with procurement of electromechanical assemblies and relevant build and test processes
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work with a global team and communicate effectively
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work autonomously
Proficient working in ERP system (e.g., NetSuite) and with Atlassian products (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
Nice to Haves:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Fluent in French and/or Arabic
Experience with purchasing and/or inventory modules in NetSuite
Experience in aerospace industry
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations and US Government contracting protocols
Supply Chain or Project Management certification (e.g., ASCM, PMP)
Some of Our Awesome 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 in office
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
*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.
Benefits
Health Insurance
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Social events and celebrations
Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Paid Parental Leave
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
Paid Time Off
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
Stock Options
401(k) plan and equity options
Loft Orbital Solutions simplifies space missions for governments, companies, and research institutions by providing end-to-end services for integrating, launching, and operating spacecraft. With a diverse focus ranging from Earth observation to national security, we drastically reduce launch timelines from years to months, making space more accessible than ever.
- Founded
- Founded 2016
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $16M raised
Contracts Manager