Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer

The role

The Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer will support the systems engineering team in the development, analysis, and definition of spacecraft designs. This role involves managing subsystem specifications, interface control documents, and system performance analyses for satellite space and ground systems.

What you will do

• Technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design, manufacturing, test, and verification
• Participate in the design and development of spacecraft systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate various subsystems
• Conduct detailed technical analyses and simulations to validate system performance
• Assist in the development and management of system requirements
• Work with government and commercial customers to define system requirements
• Develop system architectures that satisfy customer and internal requirements
• Perform system trade studies to balance risk, cost, and performance
• Document architecture diagrams, system interfaces, requirements, and verification methodologies
• Prepare and lead system design reviews

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft
• Familiarity with satellite systems and subsystems
• Familiarity with requirements mapping and decomposition
• Familiarity with MATLAB, SolidWorks, STK, and Linux
• Familiarity with satellite system budgets including mass, power, and link budgets
• Familiarity with satellite program lifecycles, development flows, test events, and verification and validation
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
• Ability to sit or stand for long durations
• Ability to bend, reach, and walk
• Ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds

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

• 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. Depart
• 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.