Systems Engineer

Summary  

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations. 

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the VP of RF & Payloads the Systems Engineer will be responsible for leading the development of key mission systems, communications subsystems, and innovative high-capability small satellites.   

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• The Systems Engineer will be responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design, manufacturing, test, and verification.
• Working with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop optimal solutions to complex problems
• Developing system architectures that efficiently satisfy customer and internal requirements
• Performing system trade studies to balance risk, cost, and performance.
• Documenting architecture diagrams, system interfaces, requirements, flow downs, allocations, and verification methodologies.
• Preparing and leading system design reviews
• Support of business development activities, including architecture development, system analyses, and proposal inputs
• Additional responsibilities as necessary, including support of other program or product teams when subject matter expertise, review, or input is required.

 Qualifications and Skills  

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
• 3+ years relevant experience in hardware development and systems engineering
• Demonstrated success developing high-complexity satellite systems or subsystems
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated success in technical leadership
•  Meticulous attention to detail in design and documentation

Additional Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (required for VA)
• Digital system design experience
• Phased array system design experience
• Communications system design experience
• Experience in technical management of complex subcontractors
• Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management software
• Experience with space system budgets including mass, power, and link budgets
• Experience with space system program lifecycles, development flows, test events, and verification and validation

   Benefits 

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Employee Equity Incentive Program
• 401(k) Match
• Unlimited PTO

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag! 

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