Sr. Launch System Integration 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!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Launch System Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Mission Operations Manager the Sr. Launch System Integration Engineer will be responsible for leading and executing launch vehicle integration for space vehicles developing launch requirements performing launch verification and validation and range safety compliance. You will also act as the primary launch liaison between customers launch providers and Terran Orbital.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects related to launch segment for specific programs (i.e dispenser/separation system requirements packaging and shipping space vehicle and launch-related hardware unpacking hardware at vehicle integration site and launch integration planning and execution)
• Primary technical POC for launch with multiple disciplines with customers and with launch providers
• Coordinate and conduct test campaigns of space vehicle and launch-related hardware
• Write and execute the necessary assembly integration and test procedures to support the launch integration campaign.
• Work with design and tooling engineers to develop and/or design assembly integration or checkout tooling.
• Work closely with members of program teams technical peers and operations to ensure the Launch Systems Engineering team and launch integration activities meet all requirements and achieve all milestones.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or related technical field
• 5 years experience as aerospace mechanical system engineer or similar
• Hands-on experience with payload integration and/or launch integration or
• Experience with large structure and electrical assembly
• Experience with SSCMAN 91-710 Compliance and MSPSP
• Highly detail-oriented
• Experience effectively communicating with cross-functional teams external customers and launch suppliers
• Able to communicate effectively with strong organizational skills
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% for launch site integration support
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as required
• Willing and able to operate heavy machinery (i.e lifts overhead cranes)
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with requirement tools such as JAMA and Valispace
• Experience with propellant systems for spacecraft
• Experience with MGSE for structures handling (i.e lift/breakover fixtures large structure stands)
• Experience with space vehicle separation systems
• Familiarity with GEVS and/or SMC-S-16 testing requirements

Full-time positions only:

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.