Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - EPS
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About the job
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 experiencedSr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – Electrical Power Systems (EPS), the Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.
This role will be supporting manufacturing issues on existing product designs and new satellite mechanisms early in the design phase, providing critical design for manufacturability input and supporting testing of these assemblies, while developing and implementing the plan to move from design/test into build/production.
Specifically, this position will focus on the Electrical Power System (EPS) component and module team, ensuring that all processes and methods are tailored to the unique requirements of EPS components and modules, enhancing their reliability and performance in satellite applications. ## Key Duties and Responsibilities - Execute, maintain, and evolve the company manufacturing strategy and technology roadmap in line with Terran Orbital strategy. - Design and implement the production floor layout, as it relates to manufacturing flight hardware.
Design for modularity and adaptability, with an eye for scaling with time and product evolution. - Identify capital tooling and work center capability needs and lead the efforts of standing up key production capabilities. - Develop production procedures/processes and manage the transition of components and module assemblies from development to production. - Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes. - Work closely with development and design engineers, internal machine shop, and external vendors to make parts that are designed for manufacturability, reliability, and source-ability, etc. - Lead team in production readiness reviews for transition from development into full-rate program production. - Advise team members on technical decisions related to the team’s product and act as responsible manufacturing engineer on non-conformances and work instructions. - Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc. - Resolve and analyze manufacturing and test discrepancies, while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly). - Drive continuous process improvements to focus on cost reduction in every element of the production processes. - Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with existing processes or products and makes modifications and improvements as needed. - Support space hardware testing, including tooling design and data analysis. - Act as point of contact in daily and weekly program and production meetings and provide updates to leadership as required. - Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc. ## Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related discipline; equivalent professional work experience considered - Minimum five (5) years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering function within a high reliability manufacturing environment, at least one (1) of which should be in electronics, electric hardware (motors, batteries, transformers) or space hardware build and development. - Demonstrates a knowledge of strong engineering fundamentals and a first principles mindset. - Design software experience (AutoCAD or SolidWorks preferred). - Data management software Power BI, SQL, JMP desired. - Automation experience (PLC, Robots, Vision) desired. - Propulsion systems experience desired. - Highly self-motivated and organized with strong written and oral communication skills. - Able to work well in an integrated team, including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers. - Demonstrated experience working in a highly adaptive and iterative environment. - Demonstrated achievements of rapidly improving productivity through process improvements while focusing on product reliability and mission success. - Experience with process development, facility, and line layouts, PFMEA, error-proofing, lean manufacturing, and implementing automation into production processes. - Experience with design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability. - Experience with Aegis a plus. - Must be a U.S.
Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations. 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!
Salary Range $115,000 - $155,000 USD ## 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, vet
From Terran Orbital's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Terran Orbital
Satellite manufacturer, a Lockheed Martin company.
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