Chief Network Systems Engineer
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 an experienced Chief Network Systems Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the SVP, Advanced Solutions the Chief Network Systems Engineer will work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), business development, growth operations, engineers, and program personnel to formulate, architect, and coordinate the establishment of baseline technical solutions for active and planned pursuits within the space mission pipeline. The individual sought for this position will lead the application of Terran Orbital’s space-based platforms, payloads, ground systems, on-orbit operations capabilities, technical capabilities and internal product growth towards new business opportunities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Work within the Advanced Systems Team to support and integrate across the Business Development (BD), Growth Operations, and Engineering Execution Teams to formulate winning technical baseline solutions for Terran Orbital Prime bid opportunities, focused to telecom payloads.
- Lead network systems engineering activities in the Business Development domain
- Work within the Advanced Systems Team to support and integrate across the Business Development (BD), Growth Operations, and Engineering Execution Teams to formulate winning technical baseline solutions for Terran Orbital Prime bid opportunities
- Provide support to the Mission Solutions Team to identify, formulate and orchestrate technical baseline comm systems solutions to commercial, international, and US Government (USG) customer sets
- Promote future Terran Orbital comm systems capabilities, architectures, and applications within the commercial, international and USG customer base
- Assist BD in informing and shaping opportunities during customer engagements and leading the technical/mission solutions effort for comm systems and payload aspects
- Provide support to BD and Proposal/Capture teams as advisor, reviewer, and content provider for active pursuits
- Understand and identify when/where external strategic partnerships are best applied vs. establishing internal capabilities
- Establish, regularly maintain and assess Terran Orbital technology/mission roadmaps for comm systems across the Advanced Systems Team, Growth Operations, BD, EMT, and senior management for awareness and continuity
- Assess end-to-end mission needs/gaps of customers and advance Terran Orbital capabilities to deliver novel solutions and win business
- Integrate solutions into capture and proposal activities
- Author technical portions of winning bids and proposals through meticulous engineering
- Develop bases of estimate for costing in collaboration with performing organizations (engineering, operations, etc.)
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field plus additional directly relevant work experience is required; advanced degree a plus with nominal work experience.
- 15+ years of experience in a technical and business development roles in space-related fields
- Demonstrated breadth of experience in communications systems, with a focus on network layer.
- Deep understanding of network protocols
- Experience developing network solutions for large-scale enterprise systems
- Ability to simulate network performance
- Knowledge of legacy customer architectures at deep technical level
Additional Differentiators
- Understanding of all business development, capture, proposal, and program management competencies and practices
- Understanding of customer solicitation and source selection process
- Demonstrated ability to shape customer selection
- Professional certifications in engineering, related technical disciplines, or management
- Experience building, leading, and maintaining a team to design and accomplish objectives effectively and efficiently
- Experience leading, coordinating, and contributing technical and cost volumes for large aerospace proposals
- Experience in a fast-paced aerospace environment with quick-turn responses regarding opportunities
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field plus additional directly relevant work experience is required; advanced degree a plus with nominal work experience.15+ years of experience in a technical and business development roles in space-related fields, with an emphasis on RF comm systems and satellite comm payloads
Salary Range $200,000-$300,000
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!
Benefits
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Employee Equity Incentive Program
- 401(k) Match
- Unlimited PTO
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 U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the 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 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].
#LI-Remote