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 Chief Engineer, Components amp; Modules to join our growing team. Reporting to the Sr. VP of Components amp; Modules, the Chief Engineer, Components amp; Modules will be a key member of the leadership team that works closely with product directors, technical teams, and production to develop solutions, technical cost proposals, drive affordability, fabricate, tests, and certify and deliver qualified components amp; modules to our customers. The Chief Engineer of Components amp; Modules will also provide technical leadership for the product roadmaps, engineering standards, process, and tool development, incorporating best practices and lessons learned across the products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a hands-on leader, willing to jump in and work with the team to achieve project goals
- Develop strategic technology/system roadmaps and plans for spacecraft components and modules
- Establish lifecycle best practices, frameworks, guidelines, standards, processes, and tools
- Lead the Engineering and Failure Review Boards
- Maintain working knowledge of industry engineering practices, tools, and trends
- Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the engineering teams
- Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced technical, schedule, and cost solutions for our products
- Responsible for reviewing project planning, resource management, and product reviews
- Oversee phase gate design reviews to provide technical insight while ensuring rigor in the design process
- Support independent Non-Advocate Reviews for projects, programs, and missions to ensure business, customer, and supplier success
- Develop and implement knowledge capture and transfer
- Participate and lead the technical discussions with customers and suppliers to ensure mission success
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Engineering or a related field is required, advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in product development engineering
- 5+ years of aerospace leadership experience working as a chief engineer
- Experience in spacecraft system or module product development and operations
- Experience in new product development of spacecraft systems amp; modules with waterfall and agile methodologies
- Working knowledge of spacecraft modules, including flight computers, reaction wheels, torque rods, IMUs, power systems, structure, radios/antenna, and payloads systems
- Experience in the development and qualifications of space-based electronics
- Experience with the design amp; development of PCBs a plus
- Demonstrate ability in identifying sales opportunities and capturing business opportunities
- Experience with hands-on full cycle experience, including concept development, design reviews, manufacturing and AIT, operations, and anomaly investigations
- Position requires highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to successfully multi-task across portfolio demands
- Per the requirement of certain Terran Orbital facilities, the applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US TS/SCI Security Clearance and all unique accesses required to work at such facilities
Benefits
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Employee Equity Incentive Program
- 401(k) Match
- Unlimited PTO
Salary Range
$200,000-$250,000
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 equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, 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,