Mechanical Design Engineer - Battery Pack

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Battery Pack

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 Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – Electrical Power Systems (EPS), the Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will be on the forefront of innovative designs for our suite of Electrical Power System components and modules to maintain power to satellites in space.

• Own designs and decisions related to battery packs and related mechanical systems.
• Develop specifications related to chemical and mechanical packaging for the modules on your designated missions.
• Understand critical components to battery management and be able to implement them in packaging including thermal and energy transfer characteristics.
• Key understanding of structural and thermal analysis related to design and manufacturing of battery packs.
• Familiarity of battery manufacturing including welding, storage and safety handling protocol.
• Research and innovate upon the latest energy storage technology and advancements in regarding improving environmental, cost and efficiency of design.
• Perform detailed validation and investigation into module failures, holding design reviews and reporting status of your development.
• Working cross-functionally on integration of modules into the satellite bus.

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related degree and experience.
• 8+ years of engineering experience with attention to battery pack design.
• Experience with CAD systems.
• 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. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

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!

$150,000 - $185,000 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. 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.

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