Staff Electrical Engineer

3 weeks ago


Irvine, California, United States Terran Orbital Full time
Job Title: Staff Electrical Engineer

At Terran Orbital, we are seeking a highly skilled Staff Electrical Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing innovative electrical systems for our satellite products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of reaction wheel systems, focusing on power electronics and motor control.
  • Utilize a range of design, analysis, test, and manufacturing tools to assess electrical components and create PCBA sub-assemblies.
  • Design and optimize power electronics circuits, including DC-DC converters, motor drivers, and power management systems.
  • Conduct simulations and analyses to validate design performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of reaction wheel systems.
  • Perform hands-on testing, debugging, and validation of prototypes and final products.
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.
  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation in reaction wheel development.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in power electronics and motor control design.
  • Proficient in the use of standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
  • Proven experience with the design and development of reaction wheel systems or similar precision motor control systems.
  • Proficient with performing board level bring up and developing design verification and test requirements.
  • Strong proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, SPICE, or equivalent.
  • Hands-on experience with high voltage circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and Root Cause Corrective Action investigations related to Power PCBA's.
  • Proficient knowledge of standard data bus peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Canbus).
  • Familiarity with schematic and PCB design software (e.g., Altium).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-motivated with strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Additional Differentiators:
  • Proficiency with EMI/EMC mitigation strategies, industry standards, and requirements.
  • Proficient with PCBA rework and surface mount technology.
  • Understanding of radiation mitigation strategies for electrical systems.
  • Experience working with related space and/or aerospace applications.
  • Experience with Conformal Coating and Tin Whisker mitigation strategies utilized for space applications.
Benefits:
  • 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
  • 401(k) Match.
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO).

Salary Range $140,000-$180,000

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 equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag

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 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.



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