Sr. Process Development 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!

Summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Associate Integrated Product Team Lead - GNC, the Sr. Process Development Engineer will specialize in creating, developing, and implementing critical processes to fabricate, build, calibrate, and test newly created or existing GNC space products. Through rigorous research and planning, design processes will optimize product cost reductions and increase the total output. The role requires teamwork across different segments of the business including but not limited to Systems Engineering, Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Production. This position will drive initial critical process development and continuous process improvement through the creation of improved processes for new and existing modules.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Influence the product design to enable automated build and test processing
• Lead the development of engineering and testing processes, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
• Confirm the quality of both products and processes by establishing the standards that must be met and develop various testing methods to confirm it.
• Assist in the development of test solutions to effectively evaluate and characterize the workmanship and performance of new and existing spacecraft modules and sensors within the scope of the GNC Sensors Module Group.
• Work with Stakeholders to clearly define and evaluate module and sensor performance requirements for internal build programs.
• Work with Integrated Product Teams to define module and sensor minimum performance requirements for commercial product lines.
• Support testing activities as required on assigned programs. Responsibilities include updates to required documentation, providing input and oversight on test execution, and assistance in troubleshooting test setups, module anomalies, and proper data collection and storage.
• Analyze and consolidate test data, develop and publish test reports, and conduct reviews for identified stakeholders within the organization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Additional Differentiators

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

$115,000-$150,000 USD

Benefits

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.