Terran Orbital Corporation

Terran Orbital Corporation

Sr. RF Systems Engineer

Irvine, CA · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$135k-$175kDetected 7 days ago
CybersecurityVendor ManagementAvionicsSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingRF EngineeringCommunicationCollaboration

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

  • Support build reviews, qualification plans, and integration readiness.
  • Support integration of RF front‑end, modem, GNSS, and digital conversion components into spacecraft architectures.
  • Participate in design reviews, interface definition, and system‑level verification activities.
  • Perform basic link analysis, performance assessment, and requirements validation (with support from SMEs as needed).
  • Ensure that RF subsystem designs meet mission performance, environmental, and reliability requirements.

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.

Nice to have

  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Experience with satellite communications systems or aerospace hardware development.
  • Familiarity with digital signal processing concepts and RF test equipment.
  • Understanding of space environmental constraints and qualification approaches.

Compensation

  • $135,000 - $175,000 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.

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

  • DoD security clearance (U

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