# Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Hiring organization: [Terran Orbital](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/terran-orbital)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/9accc58d-5d7c-434d-9076-30a147d78a8a

Listed on Terran Orbital's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Salary: 105000 – 155000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads mechanical engineering design and development for satellite systems at a space technology manufacturer, requiring deep expertise in complex spacecraft mechanics from concept through production. It suits experienced engineers who want to own significant technical responsibilities in a fast-moving aerospace environment and have hands-on involvement in hardware realization.

_Our summary, not Terran Orbital's wording._

## Skills named

Creo, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing, SolidWorks

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years designing complex mechanical systems in space, aerospace, automotive, or similar industry
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
- Hands-on experience with hardware manufacture, inspection, assembly, and/or testing
- Ability to manage complex projects and coordinate across engineering disciplines
- Experience conducting technical peer reviews
- Strong communication and collaborative skills
- Experience interfacing with internal and external customers
- U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

## Nice to have

- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
- Demonstrated product ownership across the product lifecycle
- Production environment experience in space or aerospace industry
- Ability to mentor and support engineering team technical growth

Apply on Terran Orbital's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/terranorbitalcorporation/jobs/4317094009