Flight Software Engineering Manager

GoTo Meeting; 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

Job summary

Terran Orbital Corporation in Irvine, California is seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager. You will oversee a dynamic team responsible for developing flight software applications, guiding the team through all aspects of spacecraft lifetime.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in managing engineering teams within the aerospace sector, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) match, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software experience in aerospace or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience managing technical teams.
• Exceptional communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Flight Software Engineering team and their projects.
• Attend program meetings and develop work breakdowns.
• Manage team performance, mentoring, and recruitment as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

C/C++ software development

Embedded software experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

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

Tools

FPGA

Zynq 7000 series

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.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Program Engineering, the manager will be involved in all aspects of a spacecraft's lifetime, guiding and mentoring team members while overseeing scheduling, resource planning, and program interfaces.

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
• Manage direct reports from a human‑resource perspective, providing technical mentorship, conducting team meetings, performance reviews, and interviews as needed to meet work demands and expectations
• Provide presentations, reports, summaries, 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 managing engineering teams working on embedded software in aerospace, space, or a similar sector
• Strong and effective leadership skills with a proven history leading technical teams
• Previous mentorship experience training junior level engineers
• Experience developing software in C/C++, deploying and testing on target environments, and delivering product to market
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a multi‑disciplinary, 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 Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering with an embedded focus
• Familiarity with Zynq 7000 series and/or microprocessors
• Familiarity with FPGA
• Familiarity with hardware testing equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and 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

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, bend, reach, and walk. The position may require lifting or moving objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

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.

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