Director, System Integration & Test

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 Director, System Integration & Test to join our growing team. Reporting to the VP of Manufacturing, the Director of System Integration & Test will manage a team of  System Integration and Test Engineers leading the build, test design, and execution of all Spacecraft.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse and hardworking team that performs testing and integration across the entire spectrum of spacecraft development and verification tests from unit level, through subsystem, and onto final assembly
• Integrate, coordinate, and triage engineering support across integrated product teams and system-level test engineers
• Recruit, hire, manage, and mentor a diverse team
• Lead employees' professional development (e.g., performance evaluations, compensation and promotion management, and routine one-on-one development conversations) and coach them on career development
• Provide both ROM cost estimates for all work within the System Integration and Test functions
• Manage and plan all I&T Capital Support Equipment for multiple product lines and keep the factory in a working 5S condition. This technical scope includes working with the design and systems engineers to plan tests of the vehicle subsystems and ensuring the tests are designed to verify the pertinent requirements
• Work independently to develop solutions, be accountable for the safety of the hardware and people involved in the test
• Work directly with various customers both internal and external to ensure on-time delivery of spacecraft.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - or related technical discipline
• 10+ years managing technical teams and/or leading functional groups with responsibility for career management of employees
• 10+ years of experience in at least one specialty area applicable to space flight
• Experience leading multidisciplinary development and verification tests, including managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost
• Must be capable of solid partnership to ensure lockstep coordination with adjacent functions and program manager leadership
• Demonstrated leadership in establishing a high-performing safety culture
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to earn trust, maintainpositive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Additional Differentiators

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or related technical discipline
• Proficiency in project scheduling software, such as MS Project
• Experience with verification, integration, and test, of orbital vehicles
• Active or current Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI and TS level access.
• Knowledge of Assembly processes, integration processes, systems engineering practices, Test, quality, and configuration management systems
• Adept with Agile methodology, concepts, and implantation
• Hands-on technical experience with Spacecraft or satellite-related systems
• Demonstrated drive to correct errors at their root and not pass them downstream
• Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvement for processes, methods, and practices

Benefits

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range $170,000-$240,000       

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 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), 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. Terr