Systems Integration Engineer; III; Weekend Shift

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 nations 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 Systems Integration Engineer (I/II) to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Manager Systems Integration & Test
, the 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 Weekend Shift (Friday‑Sunday) from 6:00AM to 7:00PM
.

• Design vehicle assembly process and procedures.
• Design and develop tools and hardware to enable vehicle assembly and ensure vehicle testing abilities.
• Develop full testing campaigns ensuring vehicle integrity of electronic and mechanical systems.
• Vehicle integration build flow and test concept of operations.
• Evaluate proposed designs for manufacturability and integration into sub‑systems.
• Interface with engineers and technicians to advance to larger‑scale manufacturing and automation.
• Develop and refine manufacturing assembly procedures based on lessons learned to mature status.
• Enable day‑to‑day execution of the vehicle integration and test flow.
• Manage work orders and drive non‑conformances into actionable items and system improvements.
• Resolve electrical and mechanical issue debugging at the satellite system and sub‑system level.
• Hands‑on work required; standing for extended periods.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 0 years of experience (Associate Engineer – level I) as a test or manufacturing engineer supporting highly integrated cross–disciplinary assembly operations with hands‑on technical experience.
• 2 years of experience (Engineer – level II) as a test or manufacturing engineer supporting highly integrated cross–disciplinary assembly operations with hands‑on technical experience.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with build integration and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical and structural systems including vibration, shock, thermal, vacuum and radiation testing.
• Experience debugging electrical PCB assemblies and reading 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.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, particularly a cleanroom with ESD precautions.
• Basic coding skills in a primary programming language.
• Experience using Linux‑based operating systems.

• Associate Systems Integration Engineer (Level I) – $75,000 to $90,000.
• Systems Integration Engineer (Level II) – $90,000 to $115,000.
• Actual level and base salary will be determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on job‑related qualification, knowledge, skills, education and additional factors.
• Benefits include 100% covered medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), education reimbursement, competitive paid parental leave and more.

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,…