Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced System Administrator (Weekday Shift) to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director, IT Infrastructure, the System Administrator (Weekday Shift) will manage and support critical IT infrastructure, focusing specifically on engineering and manufacturing systems such as Aegis MES, Windchill PLM, SolidWorks, and National Instruments/TestStand. This role includes providing primary backup support for external integrations, notably with Lockheed Martin, and independently managing mixed Windows and Ubuntu Linux server environments. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with stringent cybersecurity standards and actively participate in infrastructure enhancements and medium-scale projects.

This role is on our Weekday shift (Monday-Thursday) from 7:00AM - 5:30PM

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and maintain essential engineering and manufacturing systems, including Aegis MES, Windchill PLM, SolidWorks, and National Instruments/TestStand.
• Act as the primary backup administrator for external integrations, managing secure data exchanges and ensuring system interoperability.
• Independently manage Microsoft Windows and Ubuntu Linux server environments, performing regular system updates, patches, health checks, performance tuning, and capacity management.
• Administer virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V, including creating, managing, and maintaining virtual machine resources.
• Manage core network services including DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory services.
• Provide occasional support to cloud and networking teams, assisting in resolving cross-functional technical issues.
• Lead and implement medium-scale IT infrastructure projects, such as migrating on-premises applications to cloud services, deploying new systems, and enhancing security measures.
• Ensure strict adherence to cybersecurity standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC), conduct vulnerability assessments, manage remediation efforts, and maintain STIG compliance.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and support to junior system administrators and assist helpdesk personnel with complex infrastructure-related issues.
• Develop and maintain detailed, accurate documentation of infrastructure configurations, operational procedures, compliance records, and project implementations.

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a System Administrator, supporting Windows and Linux environments.
• Proven experience managing virtualization technologies (VMware or Hyper-V) and core networking services (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory).
• Experience supporting engineering and manufacturing-specific software and systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Ansible, Python).
• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards (NIST 800-171, CMMC).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
• Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800, AZ-801)
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA Security+

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Salary Range $85,000-$120,000

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 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

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

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 hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.