Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer

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 Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director, Spacecraft Design Engineering, the Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop groundbreaking spacecraft solutions for both internal and external clients. Key Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with the Spacecraft Design Engineer team to develop electrical system requirements, review system architecture, and establish harness specifications for spacecraft programs. Select appropriate components and design advanced electrical interfaces while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards. Serve as the subject matter expert for your domain, identifying and resolving technical issues related to electrical system integration and harnessing. Work closely with cross-functional teams to diagnose and address problems during critical testing and launch preparations. Coordinate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of electrical systems. Provide technical guidance and support to drive the development of innovative systems and industry-leading spacecraft. Uphold high standards of quality assurance to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems. Participate in design reviews, audits, and inspections to verify compliance with project requirements. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to swiftly implement lessons learned and optimize production throughput. Lead the identification, design, and modification of detailed harness schematics to integrate a wide range of electromechanical components and units. Create comprehensive data packages detailing pin-to-pin requirements of connectors and cables and release drawings for manufacturing teams. Qualifications and Skills BS or MS in Engineering, with a preference for Electrical Engineering. 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, electrical system/subsystem development, and system and component testing. Fundamental understanding of spacecraft system architecture and the ability to identify and specify wire harness requirements and components. Proficient in creating drawings and data packages for build and system teams. Experience routing harnesses in a CAD environment and confirming assembly and build clearances. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance. Additional Differentiators Knowledge of space vehicle-level systems engineering, including communications, functionality trade-offs, grounding, and EMC/EMI strategies. Practical hands-on experience with wire harness manufacturing and installation for space applications, with satellite experience preferred. Proficiency with 3D CAD and PLM software best practices. Familiarity with IPC, NASA, and other industry standard harness requirements. 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! Salary Range $120,000—$170,000 USD

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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 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 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]. 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.