Terran Orbital Careers

Description

SUMMARY:

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, the leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the small 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 Ground Network Engineer based at our Irvine, CA location. The Ground Network Engineer is responsible for working with a multidisciplinary team to support the Terran Orbital ground station enterprise and assist in ground station maintenance, upgrades, and new developments. The Ground Network Engineer will support all phases of the ground network, from mission planning, pre-launch testing, tracking support during launches, and regular maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to developing and executing procedures required for building and maintaining ground station sites and other related engineering projects. Assist in future pursuits and programs for the entirety of the Terran Orbital ground station network. In this role, the selected candidate will communicate with operators and maintainers, both internal and external of the organization, to support ground network operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor, assess and maintain the operational health of the worldwide network of ground stations and associated ground station equipment.
• Perform antenna systems performance analysis, maintenance, and testing as necessary.
• Directly work with Terran Orbital’s Mission Operations Team in support of Terran Orbital owned, and 3^rd party antenna providers.
• Update and perform standard operating, maintenance, and anomaly resolution as well as update and redline procedures as necessary.
• Inventory and keep track of materials needed to provide preventative and corrective maintenance at ground station sites.
• Characterize and functional test ground station equipment.
• Support laboratory ground station activities involving spacecraft in development.
• Participate in planning and execution of the necessary efforts to support engineering projects, future pursuits, and programs.
• Work with maintenance and technician support groups for offsite ground site locations, to direct maintenance and testing activities.
• Up to 25% travel

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution, and 3+ years of one or more of the following sets of experience:
  • Design, installation, test, troubleshooting, and/or repair of radio frequency, network and telephony, or fiber optic equipment.
  • Working as a communications engineering or similar experience with satellite communication fundamentals.
• Strong fundamental understanding of Signal Processing, RF theory, and electrical schematics.
• Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously with little supervision.
• Ability to develop written procedures to perform corrective and preventative maintenance, as well as equipment calibration and testing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information to team and superiors.
• Ability to generate detailed reports on maintenance activities performed.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25lbs.
• Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions.
• Ability to work at elevated heights, as well as climb ladders and narrow staircases.
• Ability to occasionally work in non-standard environments – heat, cold, snow, loud noise.
• Ability to distinguish between different colors.
• Ability to travel international as required and obtain a U.S. Passport.

ADDITIONAL DIFFERENTIATORS 

• Experience with developing technical documentation and maintenance plans as necessary.
• Experience and knowledge with Signal Processing and RF modulation schemes.
• Experience with third party ground station providers, such as KSAT, AWS, ATLAS, etc.
• Experience with satellite communications and/or amateur radio license holder.
• Proficient with Python scripting to automate data analysis.
• Valid and active U.S. Passport.

BENEFITS:

• Employee Equity Incentive Program
• Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(K) Match
• Unlimited PTO
• Cross-training and professional development opportunities

Salary Range $100,000-$130,000 

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!     

DISCLAIMERS:

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, 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. Department of State.  In addition, please note that this position may also require the possession of an existing United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

ABOUT TERRAN ORBITAL:

Founded in 2013 in Irvine, California, with headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida. Terran Orbital Corporation is a leading vertically integrated provider of end-to-end satellite solutions. Terran Orbital combines satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and in-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. In addition, Terran Orbital is developing the world’s largest, most advanced NextGen Earth Observation constellation to provide persistent, real-time earth imagery.

Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

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.