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Systems Integration Engineering Manager

Terran Orbital Corporation

Terran Orbital Corporation

Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Irvine, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 3, 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 Systems Integration Engineering Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director, Systems Test & Integration, the Systems Integration Engineering Managerwill be responsible for leading a diverse team comprised of Systems Integration Engineers working to execute and provide expertise in spacecraft system build and test, module, and avionics build and test, as well as designing automated test tools and processes as part of the larger high volume production team. Responsibilities include planning and execution of the necessary efforts to support engineering projects, pursuits, and programs. The Systems Integration Engineering Manager is also responsible for functional staffing requirements (workforce/resource planning), recruiting, training, talent development, engagement, and retention of employees. The manager proactively collaborates with functional and business leadership teams to support business and program requirements. In this role, the selected candidate will communicate with stakeholders within and outside the organization, including customers, vendors, executive leadership, and other engineering discipline managers; guide the design team with DFX continuous improvement projects; and oversee the execution of Earned Value (EVM) project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Leads, organizes, and delegates to a systems integration team and test engineers to accomplish complex system and subsystem assembly, integration, and tests for production, module, and spacecraft system testing.
  • Interface with engineers and technicians to advance to larger-scale manufacturing and automation
  • Develop full vehicle integration build flow and testing campaigns while ensuring vehicle integrity of electronic and mechanical systems
  • Produces executive summaries and metrics for progress reporting and communicates opportunities/focus areas.
  • Guides/create design standards and engineering best practices.
  • Travel and work off-site at other locations may be required