Systems Integration Engineer (I/II) (Weekday Shift)

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

Life insurance

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referrals

Swag

Job summary

Terran Orbital in Irvine is seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team responsible for building, integrating, and testing space vehicles from sub-system to system levels. This role supports a Weekday shift (Mon-Thu, 6:00AM-4:30PM) with hands-on design, debugging, and collaboration to enable robust vehicle testing and manufacturability.

Applicants should have a STEM degree, 0+ years for Associate or 2+ years for Engineer, U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field.
• 0+ years (Associate Engineer - level I) experience.
• 2+ years (Engineer - level II) experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design assembly and testing campaigns.
• Write, review, and execute assembly and test procedures.
• Manage work orders and drive nonconformances.
• Resolve electrical and mechanical issues at subsystem and system levels.
• Support day-to-day vehicle integration and test flow execution.

Skills

Systems integration

Electrical debugging

Technical communication

Project management

Hands-on

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Irvine, CA

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 Systems Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Manager, Systems Integration & Test the Systems Integration Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to build, integrate, and test space vehicles at both the sub-system and system levels.

This role is on our Weekday shift (Monday - Thursday) from 6:00AM - 4:30PM. We are open to a level I (Associate Engineer) or level II (Engineer) for this position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design assemblyand testing campaigns.
• Write, review, and executeassemblyand testprocedures.
• Manage work orders and drive nonconformances.
• Resolve electrical and mechanical issues, debugging at the satellite system and sub-system level.
• Responsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow.
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration.
• Interface with engineers and technicians to advance to larger-scale manufacturing and automation.
• Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and ensure vehicle testing abilities.
• The position will require being hands‑on and will require standing for extended periods.
• Able to workon multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative, original solutions.
• Plans multiple projects simultaneously. Estimates, tracks,andcompletes project on time within budget.
• Results are key to successful completion of major projectsandprograms.
• Individual Contributor. Assigned multi‑responsible task areas, may assigntask to associate engineers or other engineers. Responsiblefor reviewingwork.
• Is a subject matter expert on at least one system under specialty and with a detailed understanding of how multiple systems interact. Develops innovative solutions to unique problems. Professional abilitiesandtechnical accomplishments are recognized throughout the department.
• Works mostly independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides guidance tothegroup.
• Work is reviewed infrequently. Outcomes reviewed by department head.
• Exercises substantial initiativeandjudgment in work methods and in interpreting goals.
• Effectively train people outside work group.
• Able to give effective presentations to critical and high-level customers. Effectively represent work group on review panels and cross‑organizational teams. Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field
• 0+ years (Associate Engineer - level I) of relevant experience
• 2+ years (Engineer - level II) of relevant experience
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Additional Differentiators

• Master's degree in a relevant STEM field
• Experience with assembly, integration, and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and structural systems, including, but not limited to, vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum, and radiation testing.
• Experience with electrical debugging of PCBassemblies, including the ability to read electrical schematics
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment
• Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry,particularly a cleanroom with ESD precautions
• The ability to read and write basic code in any primary programming language
• Experience using Linux-based operating systems

Salary Ranges

Associate Systems Integration Engineer (Level I) - $80k to $95k

Systems Integration Engineer (Level II) - $85k to $125k

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

$80,000 - $125,000 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 atwww.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.

Equal Employment Mandate

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] .

Recruiter Mandate

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 before 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.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

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.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

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.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.