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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Spacecraft Systems Engineer - **Company:** Terran Orbital - **Location:** Irvine, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Literacy, SolidWorks (CAD), Linux, Digital Architecture, MATLAB, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Systems Architecture - **Published:** July 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3b85abe1-65b7-4219-a52f-0dcdb639dd78 ## About the Role * BS or MS in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline * 2+ years of experience in systems engineering or similar disciplines related to spacecraft * Familiarity with satellite systems and subsystems * Familiarity with requirements mapping and decomposition * Familiarity with MATLAB, SolidWorks, STK, and Linux * Familiarity with satellite system budgets including mass, power, and link budgets * Familiarity with satellite program lifecycles, development flows, test events, and verification and validation * U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance, 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. ## Description * Responsible for technical ownership of the full product lifecycle from concept through design, manufacturing, test, and verification * Participate in the design and development of spacecraft systems, ensuring compliance with mission requirements and industry standards. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and integrate various subsystems, including propulsion, power, communication, and thermal control. * Conduct detailed technical analyses and simulations to validate system performance and identify potential issues. * Assist in the development and management of system requirements, ensuring traceability from high-level mission objectives down to component specifications. * Work with government and commercial customers to define system requirements and coordinate all technical aspects of the mission. * Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop optimal solutions to complex problems. * Develop system architectures that efficiently satisfy customer and internal requirements. * Perform system trade studies to balance risk, cost, and performance. * Document architecture diagrams, system interfaces, requirements, flow downs, allocations, and verification methodologies. * Prepare and lead system design reviews. * Develop and execute test plans and procedures for spacecraft systems and subsystems. * Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues that arise during the design, development, and testing phases. * Perform requirements verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with mission goals. * Additional responsibilities as necessary, including support of other program or product teams when subject matter expertise, review, or input is required. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [What I learned as a developer from accidents in space](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/642-what-i-learned-as-a-developer-from-accidents-in-space) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)