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Terran Orbital Corporation · 2 weeks ago

Chief Engineer - Operations

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading manufacturer of satellite products serving the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking a Chief Engineer - Operations to develop strategic responses to implement business goals and lead automation initiatives in satellite manufacturing.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with the Manufacturing and Engineering Senior leadership to identify opportunities for process automation in our manufacturing of satellites

Work with the SVP Programs to size the infrastructure needed to meet program needs

Develop robotic process automation (RPA) system architectures to implement automated manufacturing

Develop test system architectures to implement automated module, unit and system testing

Work with engineering teams to develop and streamline manufacturing workflows

Work with major equipment suppliers in the selection and development of test and manufacturing equipment

Work with software suppliers to develop databases of factory solutions (RPAs and test systems), and select architectures for implementation

Implement prototype solutions robotic hardware and perform simulated manufacturing processes with mockups in the factory

Implement final manufacturing solutions, and refine over production life cycles

Implement automated test solutions, and refine over production life cycles

Help build and lead a team of RPA controls engineers, test system engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing engineers

Implement augmented reality solutions for manufacturing and training

Qualification

Robotic Process AutomationAutomation SystemsAugmented Reality SolutionsElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer ScienceMechatronicsTest System ApplicationsTeam BuildingLeadershipAttention to DetailSelf-Motivated

Required

Minimum of a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics with a focus on control systems, or equivalent experience

10+ years of relevant experience, in particular in manufacturing RPA applications, AR systems, test system applications, and factory industrialization

Strong background in automation systems, robotics, embedded systems, sensors, and simulation

Work experience in implementing automation in real-world manufacturing application

Self-motivated and able to work quickly and effectively starting with only high-level objectives

Ability to interface effectively with the Technology, Engineering and Operations organizations to develop detailed requirements and solutions for automation

High attention to detail; ability to preempt design/manufacturing/procurement issues

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance