Systems Engineering Architect - Terran Orbital Corporation
Irvine, CA 92602
About the Job
DescriptionBe 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 Engineering Architect to join our growing team
Reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, the Space Systems Architect is responsible for leading all aspects of developing space platforms—from direct customer engagement during the business development and capture stages to deriving technical requirements from customer capability needs and leading platform architecture development and design execution
The Space Systems Architect applies their technical and leadership skills in organizing, leading, and guiding product line strategic technical decisions and resolving top technical challenges and issues of importance to the company
Space Systems Architects will architect and drive key elements of the product line technological roadmaps for system functional behavior performance to support innovative, high-capability, high-reliability products and programs. Full-time on-site either in Irvine, CA, Melbourne, FL, Atlanta, GA or Tysons Corner, VA officeKey Duties and Responsibilities Supports customer engagements and related engineering architecture and analysis products to shape customer requirementsSupport proposal/capture efforts through technical engagement, writing, and supporting analysis Lead all aspects of developing space platforms – from direct customer engagement that drives technical approaches, deriving requirements and architectures, to identifying and managing technical risks and opportunities Develop a Basis of Estimating (BOE) cost efforts that support program executionDesigning and developing optimal space vehicle architectures for complex space domain challenges for various remote sensing, RF, and optical applications Utilizing expertise and applying surge support for the troubleshooting of focus areas Engaging and supporting company tactical and strategic special projects System-level design activities to include State-Machines, Orbital dynamics, and Communication architectures System Integration, Verification, and Validation definition and execution Ensuring knowledge capture and knowledge transfer by working with and mentoring engineering members RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required 10 plus years of experience with at least 5 years as a technical leader of multifunctional teams within space-domain missions Has experience as a systems engineering IPTL supporting business capture to product delivery leading to a positive product outcomeDemonstrated space hardware and integration experienceDemonstrated experience with risk, issue, and opportunity management Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization, including executive leadership Ability to self-govern with minimal supervision, establish workload priorities, and utilize efficient time management practices to achieve programmatic or strategic initiatives Additional DifferentiatorsEngineering Master's Degree in space systems Experience and success with space-based encrypted communications architectures and devices, as well as knowledge of standards for geospatial intelligence data and products Demonstrate experience and success with space-based remote sensing missions, including Optical or RF systems Experience and success with space-based reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety Experience with MBSE Demonstrated experience and success with space-based optical systems and applications Experience and success with rendezvous proximity operations and docking Familiarity with satellite system budgets, including mass, power, delta-V, link, and data budgets Benefits100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents 401(k) Match Unlimited PTO Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 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
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 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
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. Job SummaryID: D9C5BD2FFBDepartment: 400 Engineer - 4001 SystemsType: full time
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 Engineering Architect to join our growing team
Reporting to the Systems Engineering Manager, the Space Systems Architect is responsible for leading all aspects of developing space platforms—from direct customer engagement during the business development and capture stages to deriving technical requirements from customer capability needs and leading platform architecture development and design execution
The Space Systems Architect applies their technical and leadership skills in organizing, leading, and guiding product line strategic technical decisions and resolving top technical challenges and issues of importance to the company
Space Systems Architects will architect and drive key elements of the product line technological roadmaps for system functional behavior performance to support innovative, high-capability, high-reliability products and programs. Full-time on-site either in Irvine, CA, Melbourne, FL, Atlanta, GA or Tysons Corner, VA officeKey Duties and Responsibilities Supports customer engagements and related engineering architecture and analysis products to shape customer requirementsSupport proposal/capture efforts through technical engagement, writing, and supporting analysis Lead all aspects of developing space platforms – from direct customer engagement that drives technical approaches, deriving requirements and architectures, to identifying and managing technical risks and opportunities Develop a Basis of Estimating (BOE) cost efforts that support program executionDesigning and developing optimal space vehicle architectures for complex space domain challenges for various remote sensing, RF, and optical applications Utilizing expertise and applying surge support for the troubleshooting of focus areas Engaging and supporting company tactical and strategic special projects System-level design activities to include State-Machines, Orbital dynamics, and Communication architectures System Integration, Verification, and Validation definition and execution Ensuring knowledge capture and knowledge transfer by working with and mentoring engineering members RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required 10 plus years of experience with at least 5 years as a technical leader of multifunctional teams within space-domain missions Has experience as a systems engineering IPTL supporting business capture to product delivery leading to a positive product outcomeDemonstrated space hardware and integration experienceDemonstrated experience with risk, issue, and opportunity management Proven ability to deliver effective communication verbally, written, and through well-crafted presentations across all levels of an organization, including executive leadership Ability to self-govern with minimal supervision, establish workload priorities, and utilize efficient time management practices to achieve programmatic or strategic initiatives Additional DifferentiatorsEngineering Master's Degree in space systems Experience and success with space-based encrypted communications architectures and devices, as well as knowledge of standards for geospatial intelligence data and products Demonstrate experience and success with space-based remote sensing missions, including Optical or RF systems Experience and success with space-based reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety Experience with MBSE Demonstrated experience and success with space-based optical systems and applications Experience and success with rendezvous proximity operations and docking Familiarity with satellite system budgets, including mass, power, delta-V, link, and data budgets Benefits100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents 401(k) Match Unlimited PTO Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 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
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 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 firmsTo 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. Job SummaryID: D9C5BD2FFBDepartment: 400 Engineer - 4001 SystemsType: full time
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