Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Battery Pack

Terran Orbital Corporation • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

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!
Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead – Electrical Power Systems (EPS), the Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will be on the forefront of innovative designs for our suite of Electrical Power System components and modules to maintain power to satellites in space.

Requirements

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or related degree and experience
• 8+ years of engineering experience with attention to battery pack design.
• Experience with CAD systems.
• Passion to innovate and improve upon the status quo.
• Willingness to push outside your comfort zone in the pursuit of learning and growing the future of power storage in space.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own designs and decisions related to battery packs and related mechanical systems.
• Develop specifications related to chemical, and mechanical packaging for the modules on your designated missions.
• Understand critical components to battery management and be able to implement them in packaging including thermal and energy transfer characteristics.
• Key understanding of structural and thermal analysis related to design and manufacturing of battery packs.
• Familiarity of battery manufacturing including welding, storage and safety handling protocol.
• Research and innovate upon the latest energy storage technology and advancements in regarding improving environmental, cost and efficiency of design.
• Perform detailed validation and investigation into module failures, holding design reviews and reporting status of your development.
• Working cross-functionally on integration of modules into the satellite bus.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level