Sr. Process Development 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 Sr. Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Associate Integrated Product Team Lead - GNC the Sr. Process Development Engineer will specialize in creating developing and implementing critical processes to fabricate build calibrate and test newly created or existing GNC space products. Through rigorous research and planning design processes will optimize product cost reductions and increase the total output. The role requires teamwork across different segments of the business including but not limited to Systems Engineering Design Engineering Test Engineering Quality Supply Chain Manufacturing and Production. This position will drive initial critical process development and continuous process improvement through the creation of improved processes for new and existing modules.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Influence the product design to enable automated build and test processing
• Lead the development of engineering and testing processes as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
• Confirm the quality of both products and processes by establishing the standards that must be met and develop various testing methods to confirm it.
• Assist in the development of test solutions to effectively evaluate and characterize the workmanship and performance of new and existing spacecraft modules and sensors within the scope of the GNC Sensors Module Group.
• Work with Stakeholders to clearly define and evaluate module and sensor performance requirements for internal build programs.
• Work with Integrated Product Teams to define module and sensor minimum performance requirements for commercial product lines.
• Support testing activities as required on assigned programs. Responsibilities include updates to required documentation providing input and oversight on test execution and assistance in troubleshooting test setups module anomalies and proper data collection and storage.
• Analyze and consolidate test data develop and publish test reports and conduct reviews for identified stakeholders within the organization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• U.S. or M.S. in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical or equivalent technical degree.
• 5 years of experience in process engineering production testing qualifying and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PCBA hardware or sub-system.
• Understanding of electrical test equipment testing method data acquisition and instrumentation and controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and deliver to program timelines.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Additional Differentiators

• Working knowledge of both optical mechanical systems electrical schematics and electrical PCB assemblies and components.
• Understanding of environmental testing such as vibration shock and thermal cycle testing including TVAC.
• Ability to evaluate PCBA anomalies and failures and create corrective action plans.
• Ability to evaluate mechanical anomalies and failures and create and implement corrective action plans.

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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