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title: 'Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation'
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# Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation

- **Company:** Terran Orbital Corporation
- **Location:** Irvine, CA
- **Compensation:** $120k–$170k
- **Posted:** 2026-05-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/terranorbitalcorporation/jobs/4256940009

## 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. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer  to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director, Spacecraft Design Engineering, the Sr. Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop groundbreaking spacecraft solutions for both internal and external clients.

## Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Collaborate with the Spacecraft Design Engineer team to develop electrical system requirements, review system architecture, and establish harness specifications for spacecraft programs.
- Select appropriate components and design advanced electrical interfaces while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for your domain, identifying and resolving technical issues related to electrical system integration and harnessing.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to diagnose and address problems during critical testing and launch preparations.
- Coordinate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of electrical systems.
- Provide technical guidance and support to drive the development of innovative systems and industry-leading spacecraft.
- Uphold high standards of quality assurance to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems.
- Participate in design reviews, audits, and inspections to verify compliance with project requirements.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to swiftly implement lessons learned and optimize production throughput.
- Lead the identification, design, and modification of detailed harness schematics to integrate a wide range of electromechanical components and units.
- Create comprehensive data packages detailing pin-to-pin requirements of connectors and cables and release drawings for manufacturing teams.

## Qualifications and Skills

- BS or MS in Engineering, with a preference for Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in wire harness design, electrical system/subsystem development, and system and component testing.
- Fundamental understanding of spacecraft system architecture and the ability to identify and specify wire harness requirements and components.
- Proficient in creating drawings and data packages for build and system teams.
- Experience routing harnesses in a CAD environment and confirming assembly and build clearances.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Additional Differentiators

- Knowledge of space vehicle-level systems engineering, including communications, functionality trade-offs, grounding, and EMC/EMI strategies.
- Practical hands-on experience with wire harness manufacturing and installation for space applications, with satellite experience preferred.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD and PLM software best practices.
- Familiarity with IPC, NASA, and other industry standard harness requirements.

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 $120,000—$170,000 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](https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcts.businesswire.com%2Fct%2FCT%3Fid%3Dsmartlink%26url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.terranorbital.com%26esheet%3D53008617%26newsitemid%3D20221206005473%26lan%3Den-US%26anchor%3Dwww.terranorbital.com%26index%3D2%26md5%3D1d19ac463131a0a02242db978d78b538&data=05%7C01%7Ccathy.juntunen%40terranorbital.com%7C47606181b4484a63efa008dae156d397%7C4a63c5faf6154f48ae0840e5f0940b9d%7C0%7C0%7C638070060273120323%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=e28oDVJf%2Fk2x%2B6jTPNvd9P1sIPFpK0sXHwDhPgl7mDE%3D&reserved=0)

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.

## About Terran Orbital Corporation

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite solutions, delivering flight-proven spacecraft and end-to-end mission support primarily to the U.S. and Allied defense, civil, and commercial space sectors.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: LLAP) – acquired by Lockheed Martin Corporation in August 2024 and now operates as a subsidiary.
- **Headquarters**: Irvine, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Marc Bell and Anthony Previte

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aerospace
- **Target customers**: Government agencies (DoD, NASA, ESA, SDA, EDA), prime defense contractors (Lockheed Martin), and commercial satellite operators (EchoStar, Rivada Space Networks)
- **Mission statement**: “We are not just building satellites; we are transforming the future of space.” The company focuses on enabling affordable, rapid, and reliable access to space for critical missions.

## Products & Services
- **End-to-End Satellite Solutions**: Design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support for small satellites, including CubeSats and microsatellites.
- **In-House Component Manufacturing**: Terran Orbital manufactures approximately 85% of the components in its standard spacecraft platforms internally, reducing supply chain risk and accelerating delivery timelines.
- **Mission-Specific Platforms**: Custom spacecraft for defense, intelligence, Earth observation, communications, and deep-space exploration (e.g., NASA’s CAPSTONE lunar mission).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market cap ~$51.3M (as of mid-2026); acquired by Lockheed Martin in August 2024 for $450M.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $135.9M (latest fiscal year); total funding raised ~$1.07B.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lockheed Martin (now parent company), NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), European Defence Agency (EDA), Space Development Agency (SDA), Rivada Space Networks ($2.4B contract for 300 satellites), EchoStar.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 320 (up 8.4% YoY); 27 active job postings; won Built In’s 2024 Best Places to Work Award; expanded manufacturing facilities in Irvine, CA, Florida, and Italy; delivered first commercial intelligence community CubeSat constellation in under 5 months.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: 85% in-house component manufacturing allows for faster turnaround, lower costs, and higher quality control compared to competitors that rely on external suppliers.
- **Flight Heritage**: Nearly 1,000 months of combined on-orbit operations across numerous missions, providing proven reliability.
- **Speed to Orbit**: Ability to go from contract to launch in less than five months for certain constellations.
- **Trusted Partner**: Serves demanding customers including NASA, Lockheed Martin, and defense agencies, with a track record of mission success.

## Strategic Focus
- **Defense & Intelligence Growth**: Expanding capabilities for national security and allied defense customers, including proliferated low-Earth orbit constellations.
- **Deep Space & Lunar Missions**: Building on the CAPSTONE lunar mission to support NASA’s Artemis program and Gateway station.
- **Manufacturing Scale**: Scaling production capacity through new facilities and automation to handle large constellation orders (e.g., Rivada’s 300 satellites).
- **Lockheed Martin Integration**: Leveraging parent company resources and broader portfolio to accelerate innovation and market reach.

## Why Work Here
- **Impactful Work**: Employees contribute directly to missions that shape national defense, Earth observation, and deep-space exploration.
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasis on integrity, collaboration, relentless curiosity, and commitment to customers and community. Employee resource groups include Terran WISE (Women in Space and Engineering) and various Terran Clubs.
- **Benefits**: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; flexible time off; unlimited snacks and beverages; onsite gym at Irvine headquarters; short- and long-term disability; mental health EAP.
- **Work Environment**: Predominantly on-site due to manufacturing and integration roles, with opportunities in engineering, IT, and program management. Offices in Irvine, CA; Florida; and Italy.
- **Career Growth**: Active hiring with 27 open positions; opportunities for learning and leadership across engineering, production, and mission assurance.

## Sources
1. [Terran Orbital – Homepage](https://terranorbital.com/)
2. [Terran Orbital – About Us](https://terranorbital.com/about-us/)
3. [Terran Orbital – History](https://terranorbital.com/who-we-are/)
4. [Terran Orbital – Careers](https://terranorbital.com/careers/)
5. [LinkedIn – Terran Orbital Corporation](https://www.linkedin.com/company/terranorbital)

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