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 Sr. Systems Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the VP of RF Systems & Payloads the Sr Systems Engineer will act as a subject matter expert in spacecraft communications design, modeling, simulation, and analysis. The perfect candidate will play a key leadership role in the development of next-generation communication systems for innovative small satellite constellations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The Sr. Systems Engineer will be responsible for technical ownership of the mission system performance analysis against capabilities and requirements, supporting concepts from through design through verification.
• Working with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop optimal solutions to complex problems
• Developing system architectures that efficiently satisfy customer and internal requirements
• Performing system trade studies to balance risk, cost, and performance.
• Translating network performance analyses into architecture diagrams, system interfaces, requirements, flow downs, allocations, and verification methodologies.
• Preparing and leading design reviews
• Additional responsibilities as necessary, including support of other program or product teams when subject matter expertise, review, or input is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
• 5+ years relevant experience in network system development, modeling, simulation, or analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated success in technical leadership
• Meticulous attention to detail in design and documentation
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with:
• Modulation and coding techniques
• Multiple access techniques
• Link budget, availability, and capacity analysis
• Latency analysis

Additional preferred experience:

• Master’s degree in engineering or physical sciences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Communications system design experience
• Familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management software
• Experience with space system program lifecycles, development flows, test events, and verification and validation

Benefits

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

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 .

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