Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer

Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital a leader in innovation manufacturing and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique fast-growing and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing building launching and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Electrical Electronic & Electromechanical (EEE) Components/Parts Materials & Processes (PM&P) Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director Mission Assurance the Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team especially engineering production test quality and supply chain during all phases of product lifecycle including proposal design development production assembly test and mission operations. The Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer provides assurance to deliver affordable high-performance satellite systems that provide product lifecycle reliability and safety and meet internal specifications and customer requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for EEE components evaluate component-level requirements parts selection and address obsolescence and reliability issues.
• Evaluate designs and operations for potential component failure modes to ensure the integrity of satellite vehicles and associated modules and payloads.
• Work collaboratively with hardware and manufacturing engineers to advise on parts selection based on part reliability availability cost and manufacturing processes.
• Advise design engineering manufacturing/production customers subcontract and supply chain management.
• Provide input to program managers and proposal teams to review EEE and PM&P requirements evaluate implementation identify gaps and collaborate with functional peers to resolve.
• Ensure EEE/PM&P requirements flow down to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze and resolve part/material-related manufacturing problems.
• Use reliability analysis failure models and reliability statistics to assess flight hardware reliability risk levels and drive them to closure.
• Perform PM&P reliability and failure mode analyses and investigations including reliving derating and worst case analysis (WCA).
• Evaluate component failures and perform failure analysis to understand root cause failure mechanisms and assist with the development and implementation of corrective measures
• Ownership of the PM&P Control Plan and ensure associated practices and standards are in place e.g. prohibited chemicals and materials outgassing tin whisker and red plague control solder coatings.
• Recommend component selection and engage with suppliers and alternate sources; manage and resolve component obsolescence/end of life (EOL) issues.
• Maintain parts datasheets and manage parts library perform component risk and reliability assessment BOM review obsolescence management counterfeit mitigation.
• Perform and review GIDEP and PCN Alerts.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• BS degree in electrical engineering.
• 5 years relevant electrical engineering experience preferably in aerospace.
• EEE parts engineering including parts obsolescence utilization and parts library.
• Reliability analysis of designs materials processes systems and manufacturing practices to troubleshoot failures evaluate qualification test plans and recommend technical solutions.
• Knowledge of component testing and evaluation techniques e.g. DPA screening qualification lot acceptance.
• Application of EEE/PM&P-related standards e.g. MIL NASA ISO ECSS IPC.
• Failure analyses (FMEA/FMECA) and root cause analysis (RCCA).
• Reviewing EEE/PM&P-related contract requirements translating to internal practices and procedures while communicating implementation practices clearly and consistently.
• Counterfeit parts and materials detection and prevention including inspection techniques and test methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication - able to speak listen and write in both technical and non-technical terms across organizational boundaries and at all levels.
• Able to work in a dynamic and fluid team environment - must be able to adapt to changing environments priorities and thrive in ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Self-motivated team player willing to contribute where needed to get the job done.
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance

Additional Differentiators

• Masters degree in engineering physical sciences or business administration.
• Familiarity with radiation effects on EEE parts.
• Proficient in MS Office JIRA Aegis D365 and common PLM & MES tools.
• Experience with Ansys/Sherlock reliability analysis tool.
• Experience with and in-depth technical knowledge of passive and active electronic components connectors wire and cable metal finishes tin whisker mitigation lead-free solder control parts obsolescence end-of-life and counterfeit parts management.
• Experience participating in PMPCB reviews including preparation and presentation of approval requests for non-standard parts.
• Experience presenting at internal and customer readiness reviews e.g. MRR PDR CDR.
• Experience presenting results and communicating with customers and senior leadership.
• Experience with aerospace customers and related mission/product assurance practices understanding of satellites space sensors and ground systems.

• 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

Salary Range$130000-$160000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification knowledge skills education and addition to base salary we offer 100% covered medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) match Flexible Time Off (FTO) covered life insurance maternity and paternity leave tuition reimbursement employee referrals and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more at

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.

Disclaimers

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.

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