Flight Software Engineering Manager

Terranorbitalcorporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Terran Orbital in Irvine, California, is looking for an experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager to guide a dynamic team. You will oversee aerospace software projects, manage resources, and ensure quality in all aspects of software development.

Ideal candidates will possess leadership qualities, a solid background in embedded software, and strong communication skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded software development.
• 3 years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong leader with mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Flight Software Engineers and manage team tasks.
• Develop work breakdowns for engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews and interviews.

Skills

Leadership

C/C++ Development

Embedded Software

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Aerospace

Tools

Linux

FPGA

Job description

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!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Program Engineering, the Flight Software Engineering Manager will be involved in all aspects of a spacecraft's lifetime, with an in-depth vision to guide and mentor members of the team, in addition to their managerial responsibilities. These include, but not limited to, scheduling and resource planning to support programs, proposals and other business activities, interfacing with other teams and business units to provide guidance and context to create processes and standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Tasking and oversight of Flight Software Engineers, who design and develop flight software applications
• Attend program meetings and develop work breakdowns for the engineers
• Function as a lead program software engineer when necessary
• Represent engineers in bi‑weekly Sprint planning
• Contribute to Code Reviews as necessary
• Managing direct reports from human resource perspective, providing technical mentorship, and conducting team meetings, performance reviews, interviews as necessary to meet the work demand and expectations for the team being managed.
• Providing presentations, reports, summary, and status updates to upper management on a weekly basis
• Other duties may be assigned as needed

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or equivalent degree required
• Minimum of 8 years of direct industry experience working on embedded software in Aerospace, Space, or a similar sector
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing engineering teams working on embedded software in Aerospace, Space, or a similar sector
• Strong and effective leader who has proven history leading technical teams
• Must have previous mentorship experience to train junior level engineers
• Experience developing software in C/C++, deploying and testing on the target environment, and delivering product to the market
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a multi‑disciplinary and fast‑paced environment
• Exceptional critical thinking and decision‑making skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills to interface with executive members of the team, customers, and vendors
• Experience in a production environment within the space or aerospace industry
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering with an embedded focus
• Experience developing on Linux
• Familiarity with Zynq 7000 series and/or microprocessors
• Familiarity with FPGA
• Familiarity with HW testing equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers

Salary Range $150,000—$210,000 USD

Benefits

• 100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

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