Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced
Sr. Industrial Engineer to drive factory optimization, workflow design, rate readiness, layout optimization, and production scaling for satellite manufacturing. Reporting to the Sr. IPT Lead - CDH Production, the Sr. Industrial Engineer role focuses on creating efficient production systems, enabling smooth transition from development to rate production, and ensuring Terran Orbital's hardware is manufactured predictably, efficiently, and at scale. The Sr. Industrial Engineer will design integrated material and workflow systems, develop factory models and simulation tools, optimize layout and takt-driven flow, and collaborate across Design Engineering, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to achieve world-class production performance.
Key Duties and Responsibilities - Analyze and optimize workflows, takt time, labor use, and WIP levels; perform time studies and bottleneck analysis; maintain accurate labor standards and routings for satellite production.
- Design and refine factory layouts, workstations, and integration cells, improving ergonomics and material flow; update layout models using CAD tools.
- Build and maintain factory simulation models to analyze throughput, constraints, and scaling; run scenario simulations to support rate-readiness and factory decision-making.
- Develop capacity models for labor, equipment, and floor space; forecast tooling, facilities, and workforce needs to support production scaling.
- Lead Lean initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S/6S, and standard work improvements; identify waste and implement changes to improve cycle time, takt alignment, and overall flow.
- Coordinate with Design Engineering, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain; represent Industrial Engineering in planning sessions, standups, and production reviews; communicate clearly using data-driven insights.
- Create and maintain work instructions, standardized process documentation, and routing details to ensure stable, repeatable satellite assembly processes.
- Resolve production issues using structured analysis; support technicians during builds, pilot runs, and troubleshooting; collaborate with Quality and Design to address integration and assembly concerns.
- Work directly with avionics, harnessing, and electromechanical assembly teams; support testing, data review, and flow improvements for CDH hardware.
Required Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial/manufacturing engineering, with at least one (1) year supporting electronics, avionics, electrical hardware, or spaceflight hardware production.
- Demonstrated expertise in factory layout, simulation, capacity modeling, and workflow optimization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate engineering intent into accurate and usable work instructions.
- Track record of driving process improvements that increase productivity, reduce defects, and enhance reliability through methods such as design for manufacturability, Lean practices, PFMEA, error-proofing, and scalable production line development.
- Strong analytical background using data tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL).
- Experience creating or maintaining factory simulation models (e.g., Simio, FlexSim, Siemens Plant Simulation, or equivalent).
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly at all levels.
- U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills- Familiarity with PCB assembly, avionics modules, PCBAs, harnessing, and electromechanical assemblies.
- Experience developing PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow diagrams.Understanding of Key Characteristics (KC), capability studies (Cp/Cpk), and validation plans.
- Familiarity with AS9145 production-readiness levels or other phase-gated quality systems.
- Knowledge of SPC, DOE, MSA, and process-capability measurement methods.
- Proficiency in structured RCCA tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and fault-tree analysis.
- Experience with Experience with AEGIS FactoryLogix is strongly preferred. Also desired experience with Microsoft D365.
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-$160,000 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.
