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Flight Software Engineering Manager

Terran Orbital Corporation
USAfull_timePosted 15 Jul 2026

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<div class="content-intro"><p>Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re 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 nation’s 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 you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!</p></div><p>Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced<strong> Flight Software Engineering Manager&nbsp; </strong>to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the <strong>Director of Program Engineering,</strong> the <strong>Flight Software Engineering Manager</strong> will be involved in all aspects of a spacecraft's lifetime, with an in-depth vision to guide and mentor members of the team, in addition to their managerial responsibilities.&nbsp; These include, but not limited to, scheduling and resource planning to support programs, proposals and other business activities, interfacing with other teams and business units to provide guidance and context to create processes and standards.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Duties and Responsibilities </strong></p> <ul> <li>Tasking and oversight of Flight Software Engineers, who design and develop flight software applications</li> <li>Attend program meetings and develop work breakdowns for the engineers</li> <li>Function as a lead program software engineer when necessary</li> <li>Represent engineers in bi-weekly Sprint planning</li> <li>Contribute to Code Reviews as necessary</li> <li>Managing direct reports from human resource perspective, providing technical mentorship, and conducting team meetings, performance reviews, interviews as necessary to meet the work demand and expectations for the team being managed.</li> <li>Providing presentations, reports, summary, and status updates to upper management on a weekly basis</li> <li>Other duties may be assigned as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Qualifications and Skills&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or equivalent degree required</li> <li>Minimum of 8 years of direct industry experience working on embedded software in Aerospace, Space, or a similar sector</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing engine

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