Senior Satellite Systems Architect

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision coverage for you and dependents

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Terran Orbital Corporation seeks a Systems Engineering Architect to lead the design and integration of advanced space satellite architectures. Reporting to the VP, Engineering, you will guide avionics, power, propulsion, security, and communications across complex systems of systems for next-generation orbital mobility and secure missions.

You will shape technology roadmaps, oversee multi-domain integration, mentor teams, and collaborate with government partners to ensure on-time, within-budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering and architecture.
• Expertise across avionics, power, propulsion, security, computer architecture, communications, and navigation subsystems.
• Proven track record architecting complex systems of systems for space missions.
• Strong background in RF communications, SDRs, antennas, DSP, and navigation algorithms.
• Experience developing technology roadmaps and leading AoA for complex technical systems.
• Knowledge of spacecraft integration, verification, and environmental qualification.
• Eligible for U.S. DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement spacecraft system architecture roadmaps aligned with mission objectives.
• Lead AoA to evaluate avionics, power, propulsion, communication, and navigation solutions.
• Establish technical standards and architectures for interoperability across platforms.
• Architect end-to-end satellite solutions spanning avionics, power, propulsion, security, computer systems, communications, and navigation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams in subsystem design, integration, and qualification.
• Champion approaches to increase performance, reduce costs, and accelerate development cycles.
• Oversee execution of spacecraft architecture projects from concept through deployment.
• Establish and maintain technical performance metrics, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and mission operations for seamless integration.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Partner with vehicle engineering, mission architecture, and external stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
• Represent the company in industry forums, standards bodies, and with government partners.

Education

BSc EE

Advanced degree preferred

MS/PhD preferred

Job description

Terran Orbital Corporation seeks a Systems Engineering Architect to lead the design and integration of advanced space satellite architectures. Reporting to the VP, Engineering, you will guide avionics, power, propulsion, security, and communications across complex systems of systems for next-generation orbital mobility and secure missions.

You will shape technology roadmaps, oversee multi-domain integration, mentor teams, and collaborate with government partners to ensure on-time, within-budget