Sr. Systems Integration Engineer (Weekday Shift)

terranorbitalcorporation

Irvine, CA · Irvine · United States

Posted Mar 17, 2026

Full-time
System Integration Engineering

Job description

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Systems Integration Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Manager, Systems Integration & Test the Sr. Systems Integration Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to build, integrate, and test space vehicles at both the sub-system and system levels.

This role is on our Weekday shift (Monday - Thursday) from 6:00AM - 4:30PM.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Design assembly and testing campaigns.
Write, review, and execute assembly and test procedures.
Manage work orders and drive nonconformances.
Resolve electrical and mechanical issues, debugging at the satellite system and sub-system level.
Responsible for enabling day-to-day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow.
Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration.
Interface with engineers and technicians to advance to larger-scale manufacturing and automation.
Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and ensure vehicle testing abilities.
The position will require being hands-on and will require standing for extended periods.
Able to work on multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative, original solutions.
Plans multiple projects simultaneously. Estimates, tracks, and completes project on time within budget.
Results are key to successful completion of major projects and programs.
Individual Contributor. Assigned multi‐responsible task areas, may assign task to associate engineers or other engineers. Responsible for reviewing work.
Is a subject matter expert on at least one system under specialty and with a detailed understanding of how multiple systems interact. Develops innovative solutions to unique problems. Professional abilities and technical accomplishments are recognized throughout the department.
Works mostly independently with minimal supervision.
Provides guidance to the group.
Work is reviewed infrequently. Outcomes reviewed by department head.
Exercises substantial initiative and judgment in work methods and in interpreting goals.
Effectively train people outside work group.
Able to give effective presentations to critical and high-level customers. Effectively represent work group on review panels and cross‐organizational teams. Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

Additional Differentiators

Master's degree in a relevant STEM field
Experience with assembly, integration, and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical, and structural systems, including, but not limited to, vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum, and radiation testing.
Experience with electrical debugging of PCB assemblies, including the ability to read electrical schematics
Documentation and configuration management experience
Experience writing test plans and procedures and providing go/no-go judgment
Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry, particularly a cleanroom with ESD precautions
The ability to read and write basic code in any primary programming language
Experience using Linux-based operating systems

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 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range

$110,000—$150,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) Match
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Education Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Parental Leave

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.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.