Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art modules and satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital seeks an experienced Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – Electrical Power System to join our growing components & modules team. Reporting to the product director of electrical power system modules, the IPT Lead will aim to develop and produce high-quality, high-reliability reaction wheel assemblies to support internal and external customer needs. The IPT Lead will be responsible for a module or module(s) within electrical power system assemblies and components, including batteries, power distribution boards, power switching boards, power load controllers, power regulators, maximum power point tracker (MPPT), and solar panels/arrays.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in conjunction with the product director, sales & marketing, business development, finance & legal for both internal and external customers to develop and implement product strategies and technical roadmaps
• Responsible for market research for product requirements, features, pricing, and competitive analysis 
• Responsible for product development, product production, and post-delivery support working with manufacturing, mission assurance, AI&T, and supplier management
• Has responsibility, authority, and accountability for the product cost, schedule, and technical scope, along with driving critical risk-based decisions throughout the program life cycle
• Responsible for project management and introduction of new product development and Introduction
• Responsible for implementing product development processes & planning
• Responsible for developing a multi-functional organization that will scale for the growth of your product area
• Support resource and facility planning to ensure that each product group has the resources it needs (people, technology, equipment, infrastructure) to scale for growth
• Champion product improvements to achieve efficient high rate-production

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or physical sciences
• 5 years of experience with product development with a demonstrated reputation for driving business goals and objectives to completion
• Proven experience in the development and manufacturing of power systems and modules
• Experience in power circuit design, PCB design, fabrication, and test
• An understanding of AIAA S 114 Moving Mechanical Assemblies for Space and Launch Vehicles, GSFC-STD-7000 General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS), and SMC-S-016, Test requirements for Launch, Upperstage and Space Vehicles
• Experience in development, qualification, and acceptance testing with failure investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Experience in the development of high-rate production products
• Experience in program/project management of new product development
• Strong leadership & team building skills, candidate must be able to lead and motivate cross-functional teams as well as have proven experience in a team environment and interfacing successfully across organizational boundaries
• Exhibited capability to foster an environment that enables the application of continuous improvement, novel thinking, and fresh ideas to business challenges resulting in creative and competitive solutions.
• Ability to define and utilize metrics, manage external suppliers, and manufacturing
• Per the requirement of certain Terran Orbital facilities, the applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance and all special accesses required to work at such facilities

DESIRED

• Experience in battery management system designs
• Experience in power budget and analysis for spacecraft
• Experience in systems engineering & integration of spacecraft systems

BENEFITS

• 100% company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Employee Equity Incentive Program
• 401(k) Match
• Unlimited PTO

Salary Range $160,000-$200,000

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 equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.