Staff Flight Software Engineer

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! Summary Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Staff Flight Software Engineer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Flight Software Engineering Manager, the Staff Flight Software Engineer will become an integral part of our dynamic team, driving the development of cutting-edge nano-satellite vehicle solutions across a variety of exciting projects. Your expertise will be pivotal in advancing our innovative technologies and contributing to the success of our mission-critical initiatives. This role is preferred to work on-site for team synergy and access to hardware, however remote work is possible after a sufficient period of onboarding. Key Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to establish software requirements Perform as the technical lead of a satellite program Lead a team of junior software engineers, providing mentorship and tasking Design, develop, and maintain simple, reliable, and fault-tolerant software Develop software for unique payloads, such as imagers, image processors, communication devices, and various astronomical science instruments. Create comprehensive unit and regression tests in existing frameworks Integrate and test software in simulation, flight replica, flight vehicle, and hardware-in-the-loop environments Communicate with the customer in technical working groups Potential 10% travel to visit customers or vendors for Design Reviews and collaborative technical work Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent field. 8+ years of experience developing C++ applications for embedded, high-performance, or critical systems. Prior experience using GitHub or similar Git tool. Highly motivated, self-starting, responsible, thorough, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance. Additional Differentiators Experience using ARM and Texas Instruments platforms for embedded systems. Experience with test equipment, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers. Experience with Linux and GNU tools such as make GCC and debuggers such as GDB. Experience with scripting languages such as bash and Python. Familiarity with build pipelines, deployment and testing on-target. Familiarity with Serial Communications - CAN, RS-422/485, I2C, SPI, PCI, SpaceWire. 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 $150,000 — $190,000 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 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 [email protected] . 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.

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