Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Electrical, Electronic & Electromechanical (EEE) Components/Parts, Materials & Process (PM&P) Engineer to join our satellite-focused team in Irvine, CA.

You will ensure product lifecycle reliability, safety, and compliance with internal specs and customer contracts. Responsibilities include guiding design engineers, performing failure analyses, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams to mitigate reliability risks in space hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field with space hardware experience.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering, preferably aerospace.
• Experience in EEE parts engineering: reliability, obsolescence, parts libraries.
• Knowledge of MIL/NASA/ISO/ECSS/IPC standards.
• Ability to perform failure analyses and propose corrective actions.
• Experience leading RCCA investigations with cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of counterfeit parts/materials management and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Guide design engineers on EEE parts selection for reliability and manufacturability.
• Review EEE/PM&P contract requirements and identify gaps or risks.
• Evaluate part reliability, safety, and value in designs.
• Interface with customers on parts, materials, and process requirements.
• Coordinate reliability risk mitigation with supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Perform EEE/PM&P failure analyses and generate corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Aerospace experience

Reliability analysis

RCCA

Parts management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

JIRA

MS Office

D365

PLM/MES tools

Ansys Sherlock

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 Sr. Electrical, Electronic & Electromechanical (EEE) Components/Parts, Materials & Process (PM&P) Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, EHS, Mission Assurance & Quality, the Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer will provide assurance to deliver affordable, high-performance satellite systems that provide product lifecycle reliability and safety and meet internal specifications and customer contract requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the Engineering EEE Parts Manager to guide design engineers on parts selection based on reliability, availability, and manufacturability.
• Review EEE and PM&P contract requirements and identify gaps or risks.
• Evaluate EEE parts for performance, reliability, safety, and value in product designs.
• Serve as the primary interface with customers for parts, materials, and process requirements.
• Support reliability risk mitigation by coordinating with supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Use reliability analyses, failure models, metrics, and tools (e.g., Sherlock) to assess PM&P risks and simulate PCBA stresses.
• Assess part reliability risks and provide actionable feedback.
• Analyze electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics of components, ICs, sub‑components, and PCBAs to determine root cause of failures.
• Lead, coordinate, and perform EEE/PM&P failure root‑cause analyses; generate reports and propose corrective actions.
• Develop and track failure‑related metrics to address systemic issues.
• Participate in failure review boards and engineering reviews.
• Compile and deliver parts, materials, and process lists to meet contractual obligations.
• Provide input to program managers and proposal teams on EEE/PM&P requirements.
• Lead initiatives to improve PM&P processes and best practices.
• Ensure EEE/PM&P requirements are flowed down to suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage the PM&P program, including oversight of subcontractor PM&P practices.
• Maintain the PM&P Control Plan and related procedures.
• Manage the Counterfeit Parts Prevention Program, including NSPAR/NSMAR approvals.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; Alternatively: a Bachelor’s degree in another technical discipline with substantial hands‑on experience working with EEE components for space hardware
• 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, ideally in aerospace.
• Experience in EEE parts engineering, including reliability, utilization, obsolescence, and parts libraries.
• Knowledge of applicable military and industry standards (MIL, NASA, ISO, ECSS, IPC).
• Ability to analyze designs, materials, processes, systems, and manufacturing for reliability.
• Experience performing part/material/process failure analyses and recommending corrective actions.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional failure and root‑cause investigations (RCCA).
• Knowledge of counterfeit parts/materials management, inspection techniques, and test methods.
• Ability to review EEE/PM&P contract requirements and clearly communicate implementation approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and ambiguity.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or business administration.
• Familiarity with MS Office, JIRA, Manufacturo, Aegis, D365, and common PLM/MES tools.
• Experience with Ansys Sherlock for parts reliability analysis.
• Knowledge of passive/active components, connectors, metal finishes, tin whisker mitigation, lead‑free solder control, and obsolescence management.
• Experience preparing/reviewing non‑standard part and material approval requests (NSPAR/NSMAR).
• Strong communication skills, including presenting to customers and senior leadership.
• Background with aerospace customers, mission assurance processes, satellites, space vehicles, and ground systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors.

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

$120,000 — $175,000 USD

Full‑time positions only:

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.