Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Manager, Systems Integration & Test the Systems Integration Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to build, integrate, and test space vehicles at both the sub-system and system levels.

This role is on our Weekday shift (Monday - Thursday) from 6:00AM - 4:30PM. We are open to a level I (Associate Engineer) or level II (Engineer) for this position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design assembly and testing campaigns.
• Write, review, and execute assembly and test procedures.
• Manage work orders and drive nonconformances.
• Resolve electrical and mechanical issues, debugging at the satellite system and sub-system level.
• Responsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow.
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration.
• Interface with engineers and technicians to advance to larger-scale manufacturing and automation.
• Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and ensure vehicle testing abilities.
• The position will require being hands-on and will require standing for extended periods.
• Able to work on multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative, original solutions.
• Plans multiple projects simultaneously. Estimates, tracks, and completes project on time within budget.
• Results are key to successful completion of major projects and programs.
• Individual Contributor. Assigned multi-responsible task areas, may assign task to associate engineers or other engineers. Responsible for reviewing work.
• Is a subject matter expert on at least one system under specialty and with a detailed understanding of how multiple systems interact. Develops innovative solutions to unique problems. Professional abilities and technical accomplishments are recognized throughout the department.
• Works mostly independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides guidance to the group.
• Work is reviewed infrequently. Outcomes reviewed by department head.
• Exercises substantial initiative and judgment in work methods and in interpreting goals.
• Effectively train people outside work group.
• Able to give effective presentations to critical and high-level customers. Effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organizational teams. Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field
• 0+ years (Associate Engineer - level I) of relevant experience
• 2+ years (Engineer - level II) of relevant experience
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Additional Differentiators

• Master's degree in a relevant STEM field
• Experience with assembly, integration, and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and structural systems, including, but not limited to, vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum, and radiation testing.
• Experience with electrical debugging of PCB assemblies, including the ability to read electrical schematics
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry, particularly a cleanroom with ESD precautions
• The ability to read and write basic code in any primary programming language
• Experience using Linux-based operating systems

Salary Ranges

Associate Systems Integration Engineer (Level I) - $80k to $95k

Systems Integration Engineer (Level II) - $85k to $125k

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

$80,000-$125,000 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.

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.