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Terran Orbital

Designs, manufactures, and operates small satellites

Manager Test Systems

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, including leading technical test teams.
  • Experience with spacecraft system testing, including electrical power systems, radio-frequency subsystems, sensors, actuators, and avionics.
  • Strong knowledge of automated test systems, test software, test racks, and electrical and mechanical ground support equipment.
  • Familiarity with environmental test processes, including thermal, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing, and aerospace and military test standards.
  • Ability to analyze and present technical data clearly, and experience supporting schedules, estimates, and Earned Value Management activities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced production environment, with strong organization and prioritization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and professional written and verbal communication.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a dedicated test engineering team supporting spacecraft module, avionics, subsystem, and full-vehicle test campaigns.
  • Develop and maintain test flows, test plans, and automated test procedures to support production and program requirements.
  • Oversee test system infrastructure, including test software, automation frameworks, test racks, electrical and mechanical ground support equipment, calibration, and configuration control.
  • Partner with integration and build leadership to ensure smooth handoff from assembly to test and alignment of vehicle-level test objectives.
  • Support scalable, high-volume manufacturing through automation, improved test efficiency, and design-for-testability input.
  • Ensure readiness and execution of environmental testing such as thermal, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing, including operation in cleanroom environments.
  • Define test standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level progress summaries, test metrics, and risk and opportunity reporting.
  • Contribute to program scheduling, resource planning, proposal estimates, and Earned Value Management inputs.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, external customers, and vendors regarding test requirements, reviews, and compliance with industry, Department of Defense, and military test standards.
  • Support occasional off-site testing and travel as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in test automation using National Instruments LabVIEW or TestStand software and/or Python scripts.

About the Company

Terran Orbital

Designs, manufactures, and operates small satellites

Terran Orbital designs, builds, and operates small satellites for communications, Earth observation, and scientific research. Its products are small, purpose-built satellites that host specific payloads, deployed into orbit to collect data, enable communications, or support science missions, with ground operations and data services coordinating the end-to-end workflow. The company differentiates itself through its end-to-end capabilities in the small-satellite space—covering design, manufacturing, and real-time operations for both commercial and government customers—along with strategic partnerships and, since late 2024, integration with Lockheed Martin to scale resources and access broader aerospace capabilities. Its goal is to advance small-satellite technology and maintain leadership in the sector by delivering reliable, scalable orbital solutions and expanding opportunities across defense, commercial, and scientific markets.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
2013

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