Software Architect Embedded Systems

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!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Software Architect Embedded Systems to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director Platforms & Mission Engineering the Software Architect Embedded Systems will lead the design and integration of modern multicore software architectures for advanced aerospace and defense platforms. This role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity virtualization hypervisor frameworks and embedded multicore SoC architectures with a proven ability to architect secure high-performance solutions for mission-critical systems. As a technical subject matter expert you will define technology roadmaps lead analysis of alternatives and oversee the integration of secure software frameworks into embedded platforms. You will collaborate across avionics RF communications navigation and computing domains to deliver resilient scalable and secure architectures for next-generation missions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and implement multicore software architecture roadmaps aligned with mission requirements.
• Lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for virtualization hypervisor and secure computing frameworks.
• Establish technical standards and architectures supporting interoperability across embedded platforms.
• Architect secure high-performance software frameworks for multicore SoCs in aerospace and defense applications.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams in software design integration and qualification.
• Champion innovative approaches to increase performance resilience and cyber protection.
• Oversee execution of software architecture projects from concept through deployment.
• Establish and maintain technical performance metrics schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with hardware avionics and mission operations teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Partner with vehicle engineering mission architecture and external stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
• Represent the company in industry forums standards bodies and with government partners.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

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 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

$200000

$250000

USD

Benefits

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

Physical 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.

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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 :

Staff IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 200000 - 250000