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Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, the leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the small 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 a Senior Systems Spacecraft Engineer to join the mission development team. This person will be responsible for the architecture, design, build, and testing of major mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems integrated into small spacecraft to achieve high-fidelity operational capability. We are looking for skilled individuals with competencies in spacecraft design and operations, such as: Mission Assurance Space and Ground communications Command and Data Handling Electrical and Battery power systems management Space Flight Dynamics and Mission Operations Spacecraft Propulsion You will join a collaborative team developing innovative pico-, nano-, and micro-satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects and programs. You’ll be responsible for mission planning, requirements management, vehicle sizing, system trade studies, interface definition, and systems integration. You are expected to have the ability and desire to learn, grow, and discover continuously.Responsibilities: Working and leading in a small team environment closely with hardware, software, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop optimal solutions to complex problems Management requirements to ensure proper flow-down and traceability, as well as requirements verification Perform system and vehicle-level trade studies to balance risk, cost, and performance Supporting assembly, integration, and test activities, including generation of build procedures and test plans/procedures. Leading concept of operations development and mission operations procedures Participating in team discussions involving vehicle architecture and design for future projects