Terran Orbital

Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer

Terran Orbital$120K — $175K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with hands-on EEE component experience for space hardware.
  • 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in aerospace.
  • Proficiency in EEE parts engineering covering reliability, utilization, and obsolescence.
  • Knowledge of military and industry standards such as MIL, NASA, ISO, ECSS, and IPC.
  • Experience in conducting part/material/process failure analyses and leading root-cause investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Guide design engineers on parts selection based on reliability and manufacturability.
  • Identify gaps or risks in EEE and PM&P contract requirements.
  • Evaluate EEE parts for safety, performance, and design value.
  • Serve as the key interface with customers regarding EEE parts and materials.
  • Collaborate with teams to support reliability risk mitigation initiatives.

Benefits

  • 100% Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) match to support employee retirement savings.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) allows for work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement to encourage continuous education.
  • Paid parental leave to support new parents.
Full Job Description
Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Electrical, Electronic & Electromechanical (EEE) Components/Parts, Materials & Process (PM&P) Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, EHS, Mission Assurance & Quality, the Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer will provide assurance to deliver affordable, high-performance satellite systems that provide product lifecycle reliability and safety and meet internal specifications and customer contract requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Engineering EEE Parts Manager to guide design engineers on parts selection based on reliability, availability, and manufacturability.
  • Review EEE and PM&P contract requirements and identify gaps or risks.
  • Evaluate EEE parts for performance, reliability, safety, and value in product designs.
  • Serve as the primary interface with customers for parts, materials, and process requirements.
  • Support reliability risk mitigation by coordinating with supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
  • Use reliability analyses, failure models, metrics, and tools (e.g., Sherlock) to assess PM&P risks and simulate PCBA stresses.
  • Assess part reliability risks and provide actionable feedback.
  • Analyze electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics of components, ICs, sub-components, and PCBAs to determine root cause of failures.
  • Lead, coordinate, and perform EEE/PM&P failure root-cause analyses; generate reports and propose corrective actions.
  • Develop and track failure-related metrics to address systemic issues.
  • Participate in failure review boards and engineering reviews.
  • Compile and deliver parts, materials, and process lists to meet contractual obligations.
  • Provide input to program managers and proposal teams on EEE/PM&P requirements.
  • Lead initiatives to improve PM&P processes and best practices.
  • Ensure EEE/PM&P requirements are flowed down to suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Manage the PM&P program, including oversight of subcontractor PM&P practices.
  • Maintain the PM&P Control Plan and related procedures.
  • Manage the Counterfeit Parts Prevention Program, including NSPAR/NSMAR approvals.

Required Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; Alternatively: a Bachelor's degree in another technical discipline with substantial hands-on experience working with EEE components for space hardware
  • 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, ideally in aerospace.
  • Experience in EEE parts engineering, including reliability, utilization, obsolescence, and parts libraries.
  • Knowledge of applicable military and industry standards (MIL, NASA, ISO, ECSS, IPC).
  • Ability to analyze designs, materials, processes, systems, and manufacturing for reliability.
  • Experience performing part/material/process failure analyses and recommending corrective actions.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional failure and root-cause investigations (RCCA).
  • Knowledge of counterfeit parts/materials management, inspection techniques, and test methods.
  • Ability to review EEE/PM&P contract requirements and clearly communicate implementation approaches.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and ambiguity.
  • U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
  • Master's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or business administration.
  • Familiarity with MS Office, JIRA, Manufacturo, Aegis, D365, and common PLM/MES tools.
  • Experience with Ansys Sherlock for parts reliability analysis.
  • Knowledge of passive/active components, connectors, metal finishes, tin whisker mitigation, lead-free solder control, and obsolescence management.
  • Experience preparing/reviewing non-standard part and material approval requests (NSPAR/NSMAR).
  • Strong communication skills, including presenting to customers and senior leadership.
  • Background with aerospace customers, mission assurance processes, satellites, space vehicles, and ground systems.
  • Experience managing subcontractors.


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!

Salary Range

$120,000-$175,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

Benefits
  • 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Match
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

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.

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of small satellites and related components. The company's products are used for a variety of applications, including Earth observation, communications, and scientific research. Terran Orbital also provides launch services for its customers, using a variety of vehicles and platforms. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and has additional facilities in California and Florida.
Learn more about Terran Orbital
Size
50 employees
Market Cap
$210.6 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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