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Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – Reaction Wheels to join our growing team. Reporting to the Product Director of Actuation & Mechanisms, the IPT Lead will utilize engineering and industry best practices to lead a team of engineers in designing, integrating, and developing new and optimizing existing products. The Lead is required to work closely with their peers and managers of various engineering disciplines, program managers and IPT Leads across the entire organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team comprised of Electrical, Mechanical and Software engineers.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment and provide mentorship and development opportunities for team members.
• Develop team goals and ensure alignment with project and overall organizational goals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and documentation to communicate project status, milestones, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with other IPT leads and departments to ensure cohesive and integrated project execution.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and development of satellite reaction wheels, ensuring optimal performance and reliability including ongoing operational support.
• Build and maintain a close working relationship with manufacturing, mission assurance, assembly, integration, and test to ensure manufacturability, quality, and delivery milestones can be met.
• Develop and manage design specific project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to address potential issues.
• Accountable for the products technical scope, design schedule, technical decisions, and compliance with all relevant standards, regulations, and quality assurance protocols.
• Conduct and review engineering analyses, simulations, and testing for design validation and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other Duties as assigned.