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Sr. Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Terran Orbital

Irvine, CA · full time · Senior

$135,000 – $175,000

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What this role is

This role involves designing and integrating spacecraft systems for satellite constellations, taking technical ownership from concept through launch and operations. It suits experienced systems engineers who want to work on defense and commercial satellite missions with multidisciplinary teams on complex orbital systems.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience on spacecraft
  • Familiarity with satellite systems and subsystems
  • Familiarity with requirements mapping and decomposition
  • Familiarity with satellite system budgets including mass, power, and link budgets
  • Familiarity with satellite program lifecycles, development flows, test events, and verification
  • U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

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