Summary 

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 satellites for advanced mission constellations. 

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the VP of RF and Payloads, the Sr Mechanical Engineer will develop key elements of mission and communications subsystems for innovative, high-capability small satellites. Exciting product development activities will include phased array antennas, high data rate radios, and radar systems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• This engineer will be responsible for full lifecycle ownership of mechanical systems, interfaces, and electronics packaging from concept through design, manufacturing, and test.
• Development of structures and mechanisms for mechanical packaging, deployment, thermal management, and spacecraft interface of complex electronics assemblies.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and digital engineering to develop optimal solutions to complex problems including thermal management, layout support, and harness design and routing.
• Use hand calculations, computer aided design, and detailed analyses to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds customer and internal requirements.
• Prepare and present detailed mechanical design reviews; generate detailed mechanical and harness drawings and assembly procedures
• Generate detailed mechanical and harness drawings and assembly procedures
• Develop test plans for parts through development, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Development of custom test interface hardware
• Support assembly and test of prototype and flight hardware
• Additional responsibilities as necessary, including support of other program or integrated product teams when subject matter expertise, review, or input is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree
• 10 years relevant experience
• Complex electronics packaging design experience
• Solid understanding and demonstrated application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Understanding of structural and thermal analyses, and failure modes of complex mechanical systems
• Hands-on experience performing fabrication, assembly, or testing of mechanical hardware
• Experience with SolidWorks, PTC Creo, or similar 3D computer aided design (CAD) tool
• Experience with NASTRAN, ANSYS, or similar commercial finite element analysis tool
• Meticulous attention to detail in design and documentation.
• Additional preferred experience:
• Space hardware design experience
• High-density phased array packaging design experience
• Design for manufacturability experience

 Benefits

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

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.

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.