Sr. Electrical Test & Validation Engineer

Sr. Electrical Test & Validation Engineer

Irvine, CA

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. Electrical Test & Validation Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the EPS Test & Sustaining Engineering Manager
, the Sr. Electrical Test & Validation Engineer will be on the forefront of innovative designs to maintain power to satellites in space.

• Own development of test boxes, PCBA testers, harnesses and all materials needed to execute on component level validation activities.
• Develop specifications related to validation of modules from prototype phase to supporting mission launches.
• Conduct PCBA and Module level design validation to standards and specifications.
• Troubleshoot system level failures encountered and analyze for root cause analysis using core principles of design.
• Support and work cross functionally with integrated test teams with test set up and execution.
• Participate in design reviews with design for quality mindset.
• Participate and contribute in DFMEAs for new module designs.

• BS Electrical Engineering or Related Field
• 5 years’ experience in a module test environment including test procedure creation and execution.
• Familiarity with reviewing schematics.
• Able to demonstrate ability to use lab equipment such as scopes, DAQs and Soldering Equipment.
• Passion to innovate and improve upon the status quo.
• Willingness to push outside your comfort zone in the pursuit of learning and growing the future of power storage in space.
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations.

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!

$110,000 - $150,000 USD

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

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

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.

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.…