GNC Engineering Manager at Terran Orbital Corporation

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre 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 nations 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 youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!SummaryTerran Orbital is seeking an experienced GNC Engineering Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director Platform & Mission Engineering the GNC Engineering Manager will be join a collaborative team developing innovative small satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects.Key Duties and Responsibilities Oversee a team of engineers ensuring they have clear objectives adequate resources and support to meet project milestonesLead the design development and integration of GNC systems ensuring they meet the required specifications and standardsPlan and manage GNC projects including supporting schedule budget and resource allocation in partnership with peer organizations and project managementLead troubleshooting of efforts related to GNC systems applying advanced problem-solving and technical expertiseCoordinate with other departments stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment on GNC projects and initiativesLead continuous improvement efforts driving efficiencies and innovation in GNC development and maintenanceProvide technical inputs and support for proposal effortsSupport mission operations and anomaly resolutionPrepare and present formal and informal reports and status to upper management on a weekly basisProvide inputs and evaluation of documentation for program milestone reviews Provide technical mentorship and peer review for coworkersPerform all other duties assignedQualifications and Skills Masters Degree in an engineering field with a concentration in dynamics and controlMinimum of 2 years of experience leading and/or managing engineers8 or more years of related work experienceDemonstrated GNC engineering and software development using MATLAB and SimulinkStrong fundamental understanding of orbital dynamics and classical mechanicsHighly motivated self-starting and able to perform duties autonomously without supervisionStrong writing presentation and oral communication skillsPassion for the new space industryU.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearanceAdditional DifferentiatorsPh.D. in Dynamics and controls is highly desiredExperience with the design of spacecraft flexible body control Kalman Filtering jitter analysis rendezvous proximity operations and docking (RPOD) fault detection isolation recovery protocols.Flight dynamics Monte navigation orbit determination and mission operations for GEO and deep spaceExperience with autonomy for satellite constellation management orbit insertion station-keeping and collision avoidanceLow and high thrust trajectory design and optimizationHands-on experience with small satellites robotic systems or similarOptical Communication Terminals (OCT)Assured Positioning Navigation and Timing (APNT)C and Python experienceYour actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification knowledge skills education and 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$170000 - $220000 USDBenefits100% Company-paid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents401(k) MatchFlexible Time Off (FTO)Education ReimbursementCompetitive Paid Parental LeaveAbout Terran OrbitalTerran 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 atPhysical Demands An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job 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 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 .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.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Hospitality Experience,Go,Management Experience,React,Redux,Node.js,AWS,Mechanical Engineering,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Distributed Systems Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 170000 - 220000