Terran Orbital Corporation · 9 hours ago
Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer (III/IV)
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking an experienced Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer (III/IV) to support the development, analysis, and definition of spacecraft designs, utilizing technical expertise to manage subsystem specifications and performance analyses.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSatellite Communication
Responsibilities
Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design, manufacturing, test, and verification
Participate in the design and development of spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with mission requirements and industry standards
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate various subsystems, including propulsion, power, communication, and thermal control
Conduct detailed technical analyses and simulations to validate system performance and identify potential issues
Assist in the development and management of system requirements, ensuring traceability from high-level mission objectives down to component specifications
Work with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission
Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop optimal solutions to complex problems
Develop system architectures that efficiently satisfy customer and internal requirements
Perform system trade studies to balance risk, cost, and performance
Document architecture diagrams, system interfaces, requirements, flow downs, allocations, and verification methodologies
Prepare and lead system design reviews
Develop and execute test plans and procedures for spacecraft systems and subsystems
Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues that arise during the design, development, and testing phases
Perform requirements verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with mission goals
Additional responsibilities as necessary, including support of other program or product teams when subject matter expertise, review, or input is required
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience (Sr. Engineer - Level 3) in systems engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
8+ years of experience (Staff Engineer - Level 4) in systems engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
Familiarity with satellite systems and subsystems
Familiarity with requirements mapping and decomposition
Familiarity with MATLAB, SolidWorks, STK, and Linux
Familiarity with satellite system budgets including mass, power, and link budgets
Familiarity with satellite program lifecycles, development flows, test events, and verification and validation
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Benefits
100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) Match
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Education Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Parental Leave
Company
Terran Orbital Corporation
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$401.64MKey Investors
Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin Ventures
2024-08-15Acquired
2023-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $32.5M
2022-10-31Post Ipo Equity· $100M
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