# Systems Engineering Architect

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fde1ea1f-accf-4db1-86c0-c2c28c369978

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Salary: 200000 – 255000 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the design and integration of advanced satellite systems for a defense and commercial aerospace manufacturer, requiring deep expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems and the ability to architect complex solutions from concept through deployment. It suits experienced systems engineers with 12+ years in space systems who can mentor teams and work with government stakeholders to deliver next-generation orbital capabilities.

_Our summary, not Terran Orbital's wording._

## Skills named

Computer Architecture, Digital Signal Processing

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 12+ years of spacecraft systems engineering and architecture experience
- Expertise across avionics, power, propulsion, security, computer architecture, communications, and navigation
- Track record architecting complex systems of systems for space missions
- Background in RF communications, SDRs, antennas, DSP, and navigation algorithms
- Experience with spacecraft integration, verification, and environmental qualification
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD security clearance

## Nice to have

- Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- Experience with deep space communications and inter-satellite links
- Knowledge of secure computing architectures and spectrum management
- Background in digital signal processing and advanced communications theory
- Prior work with NASA, DoD, or government partners on spacecraft systems
- Demonstrated innovation through patents, publications, or technology transitions

Apply on Terran Orbital's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/terranorbitalcorporation/jobs/4429100009