Sr. Test Automation Hardware Engineer - CDH
Terran Orbital Corporation
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 Sr. Test Automation Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – Command & Data Handling (CDH) Production, the Sr. Test Automation Hardware Engineer will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining test systems for electronic Command & Data Handling (CDH) modules, with a strong emphasis on hardware architecture and integration. This role requires expertise in selecting and configuring test hardware, collaborating with software engineers to develop automation solutions, and continuously improving test system architecture to ensure compliance with testing requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and develop hardware for test systems used to evaluate electronic modules, focusing on chassis, instruments, and data acquisition equipment.
- Select and configure test instruments and equipment to meet testing requirements, including data logging, data sampling, and power supply needs.
- Develop and document test system hardware architecture, including hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., GPIB, USB, Ethernet, RS-485, RS-422).
- Collaborate with test software engineers to integrate hardware with automation software (e.g., LabVIEW, Python) in test systems.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in test system architecture and implement updates in collaboration with software engineers and module design engineers.
- Support module testing in environmental conditions such as thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers and thermal chambers.
- Document test systems using CAD tools, creating detailed schematics, diagrams, and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Provide technical expertise in the use of electronic loads, power supply equipment, and JTAG testing at the PCBA and module levels.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues during testing.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience designing and developing hardware for test systems used to evaluate electronic modules.
- Strong knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols, including GPIB, USB, Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-422.
- Familiarity with electronic loads, power supply equipment, and data acquisition systems.
- Experience with automation software such as LabVIEW and Python.
- Proficiency in documenting test systems using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Visio).
- Experience testing modules in environmental conditions such as TVAC and thermal chambers.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Additional Differentiators
- Experience with JTAG testing at the PCBA and module levels.
- Familiarity with PXI and PCI/PCIe architectures.
- Deep knowledge of test instrumentation, including thermocouples, accelerometers, DAQs, and NI Chassis.
- Experience in a production environment within the aerospace industry.
- Hands-on experience working in cleanroom environments with ESD precautions.
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!
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 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.
