Terran Orbital Careers

Description

Summary:

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking a motivated and experienced Staff Electrical Design Engineer. Reporting to the IPT lead, the Staff Electrical Engineer, will lead electrical design for command and data handling (CDH) subsystem modules.  You will also interface with internal and external stakeholders, provide guidance to junior engineers, report progress and present at design reviews.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop CDH electrical designs that meet customer requirements
• Schematic design for digital systems, distributed power regulation & control circuits, FPGA and microcontrollers
• Develop hardware requirements, specifications, verification, and validation plans
• Perform circuit validation, prototyping and board bring-up
• Prepare fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, and documentation for design transfer to fabrication and assembly
• Perform analysis, investigation, and resolution of engineering electrical systems problems
• Collaborate with software, mechanical and system engineers to develop optimal solutions to complex problems
• Support schematic and PCB layout peer review
• Development of custom test interface hardware
• Support system-level integration and testing activities
• Support proposal development and new business opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 8+ years of hardware development experience in full cycle development from concept to production, qualification, integration, and flight
• Perform requirements capture, component selection, schematic design, PCB board and layout design, electronic system prototyping and validation, and design documentation
• Working knowledge of common data bus peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-422, USB, Ethernet, DDR4, PCIe), multi-core processors, FPGAs, MPSoCs, opamps, switch-mode power converters, ADCs, DACs
• Competency with standard test equipment: oscilloscope, power supply, multi-meter, logic analyzer
• Ability to modify and rework circuit boards with surface mount technology
• Methodical system debug skills
• Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium or Cadence/Allegro tools is preferred
• Knowledge of PCB layout best practices
• Meticulous design documentation and attention to detail
• Proficient communication skills and ability to provide and receive constructive criticism

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience coding and debugging of embedded microcontrollers in C/C++
• Experience in scripting test automation and data analysis in Python
• Experience with FPGA hardware and HDL languages and Xilinx toolset
• Experience in designing hardware for high reliability in space environment
• RF system design and test experience

Benefits

• Employee Equity Incentive Program
• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(K) Match
• Unlimited PTO

Salary Range $140,000-$180,000

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 equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

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 US Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US 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.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].