Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nations defense and commercial missions. We are a unique fast growing and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing building launching and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager the Spacecraft Systems Engineer will support the systems engineering team in the development analysis and definition of spacecraft designs. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will use their technical expertise to define and manage subsystem specifications interface control documents the concept of operations and system performance analyses for satellite space and ground systems.

Key Duties and 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.
• Assist in the development and management of system requirements ensuring traceability from high-level mission objectives down to component specifications.
• Work with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission.
• 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.
• Identify analyze and resolve technical issues that arise during the design development and testing phases.
• Perform requirements verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with mission goals.
• Additional responsibilities as necessary including support of other program or product teams when subject matter expertise review or input is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• 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

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

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

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job 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. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

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

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

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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