Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer (Defense/Intelligence)

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 Sr Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, the Sr Spacecraft Systems Engineer will support mission planning, requirements management, vehicle sizing, system trade studies, interface definition, and systems integration.

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

• 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.
• Document architecture diagrams, system interfaces, requirements, flowdowns, allocations, and verification methodologies.
• Preparing and leading system design reviews
• 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
• 5+ years relevant experience in hardware development and systems engineering
• Demonstrated success developing high-complexity satellite or aerospace systems (or subsystems)
• Government/military/defense industry experience a plus
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated success in technical leadership
• Meticulous attention to detail in design and documentation

Additional Differentiators  

• Master’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Phased array system design experience
• 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

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

Salary Range: $120,000-$190,000

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 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