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Terran Orbital

Sr. Test Software Engineer

Terran Orbital, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re 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 nation’s 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 you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Summary Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced

Sr. Test Software Engineer

to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the

Manager, Systems Integration & Test Engineering , the

Sr. Test Software Engineer

will work within a multidisciplinary team to create test software products required to build, integrate, and test space vehicles at both the sub‑system and system levels. The Software Testing Automation Engineer will develop, execute, and support a comprehensive set of test software applications and tools. A candidate in this role would also be responsible for the configuration management of said applications and tools and regularly communicating progress and issues to management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate automated testing best practices into the software development lifecycle

Create and maintain automated tests for spacecraft subsystems at various levels of testing from functional to performance and stress tests

Create and maintain Python libraries and packages to promote code reusability and modularity within the test automation ecosystem

Work with responsible engineers to derive test requirements for under‑defined systems

Generate software test requirements and use requirement management tools

Develop and maintain software tools and scripts (primarily in Python, with Bash as needed) to optimize workflows, data analysis, and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery pipelines for software test automation

Ensure that the testing infrastructure is robust and ready to facilitate the rapid development needed to keep pace with emerging product needs

Support debugging and troubleshooting on‑site and remotely during off hours as needed

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline

5+ years of experience with Python scripting and test frameworks (unittest, pytest, robot, etc)

3+ years’ experience working with LabVIEW/TestStand (CLD/CLA)

Proficiency in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, etc.), shell scripting, and command line interfaces

Experience with Docker, VMware, and/or Virtualization and Hypervisors

Experience developing test software, scripts, and tools for complex systems such as spacecraft, aircraft or autonomous vehicles within a secure IT infrastructure

Experience creating automated Software in the Loop (SITL) and Hardware in the Loop (HITL) tests for robotics, aircraft, spacecraft, or embedded systems

Experience with Agile development methodologies and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, JAMA, GitHub)

Proficiency with software revision management control software such as Git (local and cloud‑hosted systems like GitLab or GitHub), including branching and merging strategies

Experience working in high‑pressure, hardware‑driven test and production environments

Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases

Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex findings to technical and non‑technical stakeholders

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance

Additional Differentiators

Proficiency in Software Development Life Cycle best practices, version control (e.g., Git), embedded systems, object‑oriented programming

Experience with packaging and deploying Python Applications

Experience with GitHub Actions, Atlassian Bamboo, TravisCI, or Jenkins

Documentation and configuration management experience

Familiarity with power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital multimeters

Knowledge of and experience using Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems such as National Instruments

Salary and Benefits $125,000 - $155,000 USD

100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents

401(k) Match

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Education Reimbursement

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

Physical Demands 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. 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.

EEO Statement 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.

Accommodation If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

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