Sr. Manager, Vehicle Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT)

The role

The Sr. Manager, Vehicle Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) leads production execution for vehicle subassembly and bus build. This person oversees supervisors, technicians, and production personnel to ensure build operations meet quality and schedule commitments.

What you will do

• Lead daily production execution for vehicle subassembly and BUS build.
• Translate production plans into daily and weekly priorities.
• Monitor progress and drive recovery actions to protect delivery dates.
• Partner with Planning and Materials to align production priorities and material availability.
• Identify material shortages, BOM or documentation issues, and other constraints.
• Own detailed AIT capacity planning across labor, equipment, tooling, facilities, and processes.
• Promote a quality-first culture and ensure issues are resolved at the source.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to drive root cause and timely NCR closure.
• Coordinate production, integration, and test activities with SIEs and Test Management.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and delegation.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, integration and test operation.
• Ability to execute complex production schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems, configuration control, work instruction, and controlled production processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in production capacity planning and management.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field
• Experience in aerospace, defense, space or another highly regulated environment

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
• 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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of St
• 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.