Senior Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Spacecraft Electrical Integration Engineer role is onsite in Irvine, CA. The posting lists a salary range of $120,000–$170,000 per year. The role supports Terran Orbital’s spacecraft design engineering work for satellite programs serving defense and commercial missions.

What you'll do

• Develop electrical system requirements, review architecture, establish harness specifications, select components, and design electrical interfaces. Resolve integration and harnessing issues
• coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders
• support testing and launch preparations
• participate in design reviews and inspections
• and produce harness schematics, connector and cable data packages, and manufacturing drawings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior engineer

spacecraft

electrical integration

irvine ca

terran orbital

satellite manufacturing

electrical systems

wire harness design

cad

plm

dod clearance eligibility

$120k–$170k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• flexible time off
• life insurance
• parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• and employee referral benefits.

Why this role

The posting seeks a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering, and 5+ years of relevant experience. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance are required. Satellite experience, 3D CAD/PLM, and familiarity with IPC and NASA harness standards are listed as differentiators.

About the employer

Terran Orbital Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.