Engineer - Software Testing Automation - Terran Orbital

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 Engineer – Software Testing Automation  to join our growing team. Reporting to the Automation Engineering Manager, the Software Testing Automation Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to create test software products required to build, integrate, and test space vehicles at both the sub-system and system levels. The Software Testing Automation Engineer will develop, execute, and support a comprehensive set of test software applications and tools. A candidate in this role would also be responsible for the configuration management of said applications and tools and regularly communicating progress and issues to management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of software scripts and test tools which enable automated testing and reports for satellite hardware
• Interface with engineers and technicians to advance to larger-scale manufacturing and automation
• Assist with evaluating proposed designs for testability and integration into sub-systems
• Create documentation and training material as necessary
• Support debugging and troubleshooting on-site and remotely during off hours as needed
• Work effectively in an Agile environment with a proactive mindset

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline or related technical discipline  
• 2+ years of demonstrated test scripting experience  

Additional Differentiators  

• Strong software background. Either database back-end, test scripting, or web front-end. Python, Java, C++, SQL, LabVIEW, CSS, UI/UX tools, etc
• Experience with test automation scripting
• Experience with data analysis and visualization
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience using Linux-based operating systems
• Experience interfacing with various aerospace software and hardware
• Experience in a production environment
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, particularly a cleanroom with ESD precautions
• Experience with machine learning or vision algorithm frameworks

Benefits

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

 Salary Range $85,000-$130,000

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, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.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 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.