Mission Assurance Manager

Summary

Be more than just an employee number!  Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the 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 an experienced Mission Assurance Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director of Mission Assurance, the Mission Assurance Managers work with a multidisciplinary team, especially program managers, to assure the successful execution of customer deliverables. The Mission Assurance Managers team with, and provide independent assurance for, the Program Manager to deliver affordable, high-performance space systems that meet internal specifications and customer contract requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate and partner with internal program management, engineering, manufacturing, operations functions, and external customer program management while performing independent assurance evaluations to ensure program performance, quality, cost, and schedule requirements are met
• Collaborate with Program Managers on customer meetings and interface
• Actively participate in design, production/test readiness, and other reviews and evaluations to make risk-informed decisions for Mission Success

• Provide leadership to identify, evaluate, and monitor potential issues and risks independent of program management, engineering, manufacturing, and operations
• Participate in Material Review Board, Engineering Review Board and Failure Review Board activities as required

• Lead Mission Assurance team including Reliability Engineers and technical subject matter experts
• Develop reliability analyses and failure analyses as needed to improve design, production, and support program deliverables
• Perform and manage Design/Test/Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification And Skills 

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or relevant technical discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.) or non-technical degree with at least 8 years of aerospace Mission Assurance experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a key Mission Assurance or Mission Success role

• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Quality Assurance, System Safety Engineering, Environment/Safety/Health, Reliability Engineering, Parts Engineering, and Materials and Processes
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and Processes
• Demonstrated teamwork and written/oral communications skills
• Ability to communicate across organizational boundaries and levels

Additional Differentiators  

• Master’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, or business administration
• 5 years of Mission Assurance experience in aerospace industry during the PDR/CDR phase of a program
• Experience with Mission Assurance industry and government standards
• Experience with government-related customers and their mission assurance practices
• Concept-to-launch experience with one or more satellite missions
• Understanding of satellites, space sensors, and ground systems used for space assets 

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range $150,000-$190,000

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

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 US Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the US 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. 

Salary : $150,000 - $190,000