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Terran Orbital Corporation · 11 hours ago

Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer (III/IV)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. They are seeking an experienced Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer (III/IV) to support the development, analysis, and definition of spacecraft designs, utilizing technical expertise to manage subsystem specifications and performance analyses.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingSatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design, manufacturing, test, and verification

Participate in the design and development of spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with mission requirements and industry standards

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate various subsystems, including propulsion, power, communication, and thermal control

Conduct detailed technical analyses and simulations to validate system performance and identify potential issues

Assist in the development and management of system requirements, ensuring traceability from high-level mission objectives down to component specifications

Work with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission

Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop optimal solutions to complex problems

Develop system architectures that efficiently satisfy customer and internal requirements

Perform system trade studies to balance risk, cost, and performance

Document architecture diagrams, system interfaces, requirements, flow downs, allocations, and verification methodologies

Prepare and lead system design reviews

Develop and execute test plans and procedures for spacecraft systems and subsystems

Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues that arise during the design, development, and testing phases

Perform requirements verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with mission goals

Additional responsibilities as necessary, including support of other program or product teams when subject matter expertise, review, or input is required