Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer

The role

The Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer will develop electrical system requirements, review architecture, and establish harness specifications. This role involves designing electrical interfaces, resolving technical issues, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for spacecraft integration.

What you will do

• Develop electrical system requirements and review system architecture
• Establish harness specifications for spacecraft programs
• Select components and design advanced electrical interfaces
• Identify and resolve technical issues related to electrical system integration and harnessing
• Diagnose and address problems during testing and launch preparations
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance to drive development of spacecraft systems
• Participate in design reviews, audits, and inspections
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize production throughput
• Lead identification, design, and modification of detailed harness schematics

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, electrical system/subsystem development, and system and component testing
• Fundamental understanding of spacecraft system architecture
• Ability to identify and specify wire harness requirements and components
• Proficient in creating drawings and data packages for build and system teams
• Experience routing harnesses in a CAD environment
• Ability to confirm assembly and build clearances
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for long durations, bending, reaching, and walking

Nice to have

• Electrical Engineering degree
• Knowledge of space vehicle-level systems engineering including communications, functionality trade-offs, grounding, and EMC/EMI strategies
• Practical hands-on experience with wire harness manufacturing and installation for space applications
• Satellite experience
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and PLM software best practices
• Familiarity with IPC, NASA, and other industry standard harness requirements

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
• Covered life insurance
• Employee referrals
• Swag

Before you apply

• 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 required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance

About the company

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. They provide end-to-end satellite solutions including design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support.