Chief Engineer, Components & Modules

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer - Components & Modules to join our growing team as a key member of our leadership team. The Chief Engineer role at Terran Orbital is a critical role for the successful development of our Component & Module product line and reports to the Sr. VP of Components & Modules. You will be a key member of the leadership team that works closely with the Product Directors, technical teams and production to develop solutions, technical/cost proposals, drive affordability, fabricate, test, and certify and deliver qualified components & modules to our customers. The Chief Engineer will also provide technical leadership for the product roadmaps; engineering standards, process and tool development; incorporating best practices and lessons learned across the products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• This position is expected to be 100% onsite at the Irvine, CA site.

• Hands-on leader, willing to jump in and work with the team to achieve project goals

• Develop strategic technology/system roadmaps and plans for Spacecraft components and modules

• Establish Lifecycle Best Practices, Frameworks, Guidelines, Standards, Processes and tools

• Lead Engineering and Failure Review Boards

• Maintain working knowledge of industry engineering practices, tools, and trends

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the engineering teams

• Guide architecture trades to search and find balanced technical, schedule and cost solutions for our products

• Responsible for reviewing project planning, resource management, and product reviews

• Oversee phase gate design reviews to provide technical insight while ensuring rigor in the design process

• Support Independent Non-Advocate Reviews for Projects, Programs, and Missions to ensure business, customer, and supplier success

• Develop and implement knowledge capture and transfer

• Participate and lead the technical discussions with customers and suppliers to ensure mission success