Terran Orbital Corporation
Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Irvine, CA · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorship$100k-$140kDetected 7 days ago
MATLABLinuxCybersecurityProduct ManagementSolidWorksSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringCommunication
About the role
- Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars!
- If you're driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you'll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here.
- Together, let's redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!
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.
- 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.
Requirements
- In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking.
- To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate.
- This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
- BS or MS in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline
- 2+ years of experience 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
Compensation
- $100,000 - $140,000 USD
Benefits
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Paid Parental Leave
Company info
- The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company.
- Work with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission.
Equal opportunity
- Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
- If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
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