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Lead Engineer - Ground Systems Integration & Test

Terran Orbital Corporation

Terran Orbital Corporation

Irvine, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 27, 2024

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 Lead Engineer - Ground Systems Integration & Test, to join our growing team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Spacecraft Operations, the Lead Engineer – Ground Systems Integration & Test will be involved in all aspects of a spacecraft's lifetime, with an in-depth vision to guide and mentor members of the team, in addition to their technical responsibilities. These include, but not limited to, scheduling and resource planning to support programs, interfacing with other integrated product teams and business units to provide guidance and context for satellite ground systems. The Ground SEIT (Systems Engineering Integration & Test) Lead is expected manage integration and test activities as well as develop ground system requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Tasking and oversight of Ground System Engineers, who design and develop software applications and requirements
  • Support satellite space hardware and software test events
  • Attend program meetings and develop work breakdowns for ground system engineers
  • Function as a lead program software engineer when necessary
  • Represent engineers in bi-weekly Sprint planning
  • Perform architectural trades as required
  • Providing presentations, reports, summary, and status updates to upper management on a weekly basis
  • Other duties may be assigned as needed