Flight Software Engineer

Overview

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. We are trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, delivering groundbreaking solutions that power defense and commercial missions. We design, build, launch, and operate state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations, with opportunities for growth.

Summary

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Flight Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Flight Software Engineering Manager, the Flight Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain the critical software systems that control and operate our satellites, ensuring reliable performance and mission success in space.

We are open to an Associate Flight Software Engineer (Level I) or Flight Software Engineer (Level II) for this position.

• Develop software for unique payloads, including image processing, aero-braking, and propulsive lunar landing
• Write comprehensive unit and regression tests in existing frameworks
• Integrate and test software in simulation, flight replica, flight, and hardware-in-the-loop environments
• Work with multiple engineering teams to establish software requirements and design
• Work with various engineering teams to commission newly launched satellites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field
• 0-2 years of experience developing C++ applications for embedded, high-performance, or critical systems (Level I)
• 2+ years of experience developing C++ applications for embedded, high-performance, or critical systems (Level II)
• Highly motivated, self-starting, 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

• Hands-on experience using A.R.M. and Texas Instruments platforms for embedded systems
• Experience with Linux and GNU tools such as make, G.C.C., and debuggers such as G.D.B.
• Experience with scripting languages such as bash and Python
• Experience with in the aerospace industry

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 swag.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000 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 serving the aerospace and defense industries. We provide end-to-end satellite solutions by combining design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support for demanding customers. Learn more at

Employees must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job. Duties may involve sitting or standing for long durations, bending, reaching, and walking. Lifting up to 10 pounds routinely, up to 25 pounds occasionally. generally sedentary with substantial computer usage.

The job operates in a professional office environment within a manufacturing company, using standard office equipment.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. A current United States National Security clearance or eligibility may be required.

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