Sr. EEE Components/PM&P Engineer

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 Sr. Electrical, Electronic & Electromechanical (EEE) Components/Parts, Materials & Processes (PM&P) Engineer  to join our growing team. Reporting to the Mission Assurance Director, the Sr. EEE/PM&P Engineer provides assurance to deliver affordable, high-performance satellite systems that provide product lifecycle reliability and safety and meet internal specifications and customer contract requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Engineering EEE Parts Manager to advise design engineers on parts selection based on part reliability, availability, and manufacturing processes
• Evaluate EEE and PM&P contract requirements to identify and resolve gaps
• Evaluate performance, reliability, safety, and value considerations of EEE parts in product design to comply with company standards and customer requirements
• Serve as the prime interface with customers on parts, materials, and process requirements
• Support reliability risk mitigation by bringing together supply chain, design engineers, and production/manufacturing and driving to closure
• Use reliability analysis, failure models and reliability metrics to assess PM&P-related risks. Use software tools (e.g. Sherlock) to simulate PCBA stresses that impact flight reliability and provide corrective design solutions
• Advise engineering on parts selection based on reliability, availability, and manufacturing processes
• Assess part reliability risks and provide feedback to guide selection
• Evaluate electrical, thermal, and mechanical characteristics of integrated circuits, components, sub-components, and PCBAs to determine root cause of failure. Coordinate, drive, and perform EEE parts/PM&P root cause failure analysis
• Generate failure reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence of problems
• Develop and track metrics on failure analyses to resolve systematic issues and root causes
• Support failure review boards, engineering reviews
• Compile and deliver parts, materials, and processes lists to meet contract requirements
• Provide input to program managers and proposal teams to evaluate and ensure implementation of EEE/PM&P requirements
• Lead initiatives to develop/improve PM&P processes and practices
• Ensure EEE/PM&P requirements flow down to suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage the PM&P program including oversight of subcontractor PM&P practices
• Manage the PM&P Control Plan and associated EEE/PM&P procedures.
• Manage Counterfeit Parts Prevention Program, including Non-Standard Parts/Materials Approval Requests (NSPAR/NSMAR) (internal and from subcontractors)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5 years relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably in aerospace
• EEE parts engineering, including reliability, utilization, obsolescence, and parts library
• Application of EEE/PM&P military and industry standards, e.g. MIL, NASA, ISO, ECSS, IPC
• Analysis of designs, materials, processes, systems, and manufacturing practices for reliability
• Part, material, and process analyses to troubleshoot failures and recommend solutions
• Experience leading multi-functional failure analysis/investigation and root cause analysis (RCCA)
• Counterfeit parts and materials management including inspection techniques and test methods
• Review EEE/PM&P-related contract requirements against internal practices/procedures and clearly communicate implementation practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication - able to clearly speak, listen and write in both technical and non-technical terms
• Thrive in a dynamic team environment adapting to changing priorities, ambiguity, and uncertainty

Additional Differentiators  

• Master's degree in engineering, physical sciences, or business administration
• Familiarity with MS Office, JIRA, Manufacturo, Aegis, D365, and common PLM & MES tools
• Ansys Sherlock parts reliability analysis tool
• Passive and active electronic components, connectors, metal finishes, tin whisker mitigation, lead-free solder control, and parts obsolescence
• Preparation and review of approval requests for non-standard parts and materials (NSPAR/NSMAR)
• Presenting and communicating with customers and senior leadership
• Aerospace customers and related mission/product assurance practices, familiarity of satellites, space vehicles, and ground systems
• Subcontract management
• Ability to obtain a security clearance if needed in the future

 Benefits

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

Salary Range $125,000-$160,000

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 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!     

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 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. 

Salary : $125,000 - $160,000