Sr. Test Software Engineer - EPS

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 Staff Test Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sustaining & Test Engineering Manager – Electrical Power Systems (EPS) the Staff Test Software Engineer will play a crucial part in revolutionizing our production capabilities by designing and implementing automated satellite vehicle test systems. Your primary focus will be to reduce operator interaction by automating testing at the satellite module level – specifically supporting the production development across all EPS (Electrical Power Systems) modules.

Collaborating with cross‑functional teams, you will design, develop and deploy test automation frameworks, optimize test sequences, and be a driving force behind our space vehicle deliveries! With a passion for scaling automation, you will be at the forefront of innovation driving advancements in automated testing and production scaling. Your test software and hardware expertise will be invaluable in developing robust automation systems and ensuring seamless integration of automation solutions into our manufacturing processes.

• Design, build, and maintain test instrumentation control software applications, using Test Stand, LabVIEW, & other scripting languages
• Architect solutions for a variety of hardware and system components.
• Improve test coverage by identifying untested code areas and developing appropriate unit and system tests to cover them
• Lead the development of instrumentation test rack automation for both software and hardware
• Perform individual and group code reviews to ensure the quality and functionality of automated tests
• Analyze and enhance performance testing strategies for complex systems
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members
• Lead and mentor software development practices for instrumentation control software (code generation) and concepts of operations for continuous staged deployments to production
• Work with hardware engineers and software developers to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration of automated solutions
• Define the process for software verification matrices to show system test requirements coverage
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on the implementation of automation technologies to support high‑volume production
• Develop and execute test plans to validate the functionality and performance of satellite hardware
• Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities to engineering and leadership clearly and effectively
• Author detailed technical documentation for automation systems, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides
• Provide technical support and training to end‑users, ensuring smooth adoption and operation of automated systems
• Provide systems engineering interfacing in terms of relating spacecraft electrical box‑level interfaces in terms of the instrumentation control racks.
• Support debugging and troubleshooting on‑site and remotely during off hours as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Test Automation
• 8+ years of experience working in an Agile environment
• Strong technical expertise in leading test automation projects
• Ability to guide multiple developers in delivering robust automation solutions
• Strong understanding of software…