Engineer - Flight Software

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 a motivated Engineer - Flight Software. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Engineer-Flight Software will join a collaborative team to develop innovative nano-satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain simple, reliable, and fault-tolerant software
• Develop software for unique payloads, including image processing, aero-braking, and propulsive lunar landing
• Write comprehensive unit and regression tests in existing frameworks
• Integrate and test software in simulation, flight replica, flight, and hardware-in-the-loop environments
• Work with multiple engineering teams to establish software requirements and design
• Work with various engineering teams to commission newly launched satellites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
• 2-3+ years of experience developing C++ applications for embedded, high-performance, or critical systems
• Prior experience using GitHub
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Additional Differentiators 

• Experience using ARM. and Texas Instruments platforms for embedded systems
• Experience with Linux and GNU tools such as make, GCC, and debuggers such as GDB.
• Experience with scripting languages such as bash and Python
• Experience within the aerospace industry
• Familiarity with build pipelines, deployment and testing on-target

Benefits

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

Salary Range $110,000-$140,000

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. 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 www.terranorbital.com

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 State. In 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,