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Terran Orbital Corporation · 4 hours ago

Systems Test Engineer - EPS

positionIrvine, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$85K/yr - $115K/yr
date2+ years exp

Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading manufacturer of satellite products serving the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking an experienced Systems Test Engineer to design, build, and operate Electrical Ground Support Equipment for spacecraft testing, focusing on power, data, simulation, and control systems.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSatellite Communication
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Responsibilities

Create EGSE for ground power, data interfaces (CAN, Ethernet), solar array/load simulation, RF support, and control systems
Build, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain test systems and harnesses
Develop test automation scripts (LabVIEW, Python) and integrate EGSE with ground software
Support powered testing, HIL/FlatSat campaigns, anomaly resolution, and ensure repeatability
Prepare test procedures, design docs (schematics, BOMs), and test reports
Work with avionics, software, and systems engineering teams, influencing spacecraft design
Ensure adherence to aerospace standards (ESA, NASA) and quality protocols

Qualification

Electrical Ground Support EquipmentHIL/FlatSat testingLabVIEWC programmingPythonTest equipment proficiencySpacecraft EGSE designTroubleshootingPCB designCAD proficiencyProtocolsProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in BS in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM field
Minimum two (2) years of proven experience in spacecraft EGSE design/operation, powered testing, and HIL/FlatSat environments
Proficiency with test equipment (DMM, oscilloscopes, DAQ)
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork
Excited to work in a hands-on, fast-paced, interactive lab environment
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Preferred

Strong skills in C, LabVIEW, or scripting (Python)
Familiarity with SpaceWire, Ethernet, CAN, UART, SPI protocols
PCB design (Altium) and CAD (SolidWorks)

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

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Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites primarily serving the United States and Allied aerospace and defense industries.
dateFounded in 2013
location
Boca Raton, Florida, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://terranorbital.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$401.64M
Key Investors
Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin Ventures
2024-08-15Acquired
2023-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $32.5M
2022-10-31Post Ipo Equity· $100M

Leadership Team

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Anthony Previte
CEO & President
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