Sr. Project Engineer

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid medical, dental, and

Vision coverage for dependents

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Engineer – Electrical Power Systems to drive cross-functional communication for the design and development of complex power modules. You will work with core engineering teams to identify risks, align development, and escalate to leadership as needed.

The role reports to the Product Director, Electrical Power Systems and requires managing module development programs within budget and schedule commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of hardware development project/program management experience.
• Experience with hardware development lifecycles and manufacturing release processes.
• Proven ability to lead without formal authority and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordination point across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management, ensuring seamless communication and execution of deliverables.
• Lead planning and execution of module development programs, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, budget constraints, and schedule commitments.
• Proactively identify issues, drive structured problem-solving efforts, and facilitate effective root-cause investigations.
• Prepare and present clear, concise development status reports, risk assessments, and escalation briefings to senior leadership.
• Partner with program managers to manage cross-program dependencies, developing and tracking robust mitigation plans.
• Organize and facilitate technical reviews, design checkpoints, and key decision forums to maintain engineering rigor and forward progress.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

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. Project Engineer – Electrical Power Systems to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Product Director, Electrical Power Systems the Sr. Project Engineer will be responsible for driving cross‑functional communication and coordination for the design and development of complex electrical power modules. The Sr. Project Engineer will work closely with core engineering teams to identify risks, maintain development alignment, and ensure timely escalation to engineering leadership and upper management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordination point across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program management, ensuring seamless communication and execution of deliverables.
• Lead planning and execution of module development programs, ensuring alignment with technical requirements, budget constraints, and schedule commitments.
• Proactively identify issues, drive structured problem‑solving efforts, and facilitate effective root‑cause investigations.
• Prepare and present clear, concise development status reports, risk assessments, and escalation briefings to senior leadership.
• Partner with program managers to manage cross‑program dependencies, developing and tracking robust mitigation plans.
• Organize and facilitate technical reviews, design checkpoints, and key decision forums to maintain engineering rigor and forward progress.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline such as Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience in a hardware development environment.
• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles and manufacturing release processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without formal authority, drive accountability, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience with program management tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence, and the ability to produce high‑quality presentations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues for both engineering teams and executives.
• Must be a U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident in compliance with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with battery systems and battery management systems (BMS) design.
• Knowledge of spacecraft power budgeting and analysis.
• Background in Systems Engineering and Integration of spacecraft systems.

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

$130,000 - $175,000 USD

Full‑time positions only:

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

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.

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.

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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 or those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.

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As set forth in Terran Orbital Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.

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