Principal Electrical Design Engineer (CDH)

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 Principal Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager IPT Lead Command & Data Handling the Principal Electrical Design Engineer will lead electrical design for command and data handling (CDH) subsystem modules. You will also interface with internal and external stakeholders provide guidance to junior engineers report progress and present at design reviews.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and develop CDH electrical designs that meet customer requirements
• Schematic design for digital systems distributed power regulation & control circuits FPGA and microprocessors
• Develop hardware requirements specifications verification and validation plans
• Perform circuit validation prototyping and board bring-up
• Prepare fabrication drawings assembly drawings BOMs and documentation for design transfer to fabrication and assembly
• Perform analysis investigation and resolution of engineering electrical systems problems
• Collaborate with software mechanical and system engineers to develop optimal solutions to complex problems
• Support schematic and PCB layout peer review
• Development of custom test interface hardware
• Support system-level integration and testing activities
• Support proposal development and new business opportunities

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 12 years of hardware development experience in full cycle development from concept to production qualification integration and flight
• Perform requirements capture component selection schematic design PCB board and layout design electronic system prototyping and validation and design documentation
• Working knowledge of common data bus peripherals (I2C SPI UART RS-422 USB Ethernet DDR4 PCIe) multi-core processors FPGAs MPSoCs opamps switch-mode power converters ADCs DACs
• Competency with standard test equipment: oscilloscope power supply multi-meter logic analyzer
• Familiarity with SCM-S-016 DO-160 and MIL-STD-461 Test Standards
• Familiarity with Single Event Effects (SEE) and Radiation Testing
• Ability to modify and rework circuit boards with surface mount technology
• Methodical system debug skills
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium or Cadence/Allegro tools is preferred
• Electrical circuit simulation using SPICE signal and power integrity tools
• Knowledge of PCB layout best practices
• Meticulous design documentation and attention to detail
• Proficient communication skills and ability to provide and receive constructive criticism
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Additional Differentiators:

• Experience coding and debugging of embedded microcontrollers in C/C
• Experience in scripting test automation and data analysis in Python
• Experience with FPGA hardware and HDL languages and Xilinx toolset
• Experience in designing hardware for high reliability in space environment
• RF system design and test experience

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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And in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter an employment agency or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter agency and/or firm.