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Terran Orbital Corporation

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Irvine, CA, United States

$175,000 - $230,000 USD

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Pay: $175,000 - $230,000 USD
Experience: 12+ years of experience developing C/C++ applications for embedded, high‑performance, or mission‑critical systems.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

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 Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Embedded Software & FPGA Manager, the Principal Embedded Software Engineer will lead the architecture, development, and integration of embedded software across multiple satellite programs, ensuring robust, reliable, and high‑performance mission solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded software and support hardware bring‑up on satellite modules.
Architect, design, develop, and maintain embedded software (Linux, RTOS, bare metal) for satellite systems.
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to define and refine software requirements.
Serve as the technical lead for multiple satellite programs.
Create and maintain unit tests using Test‑Driven Development methodologies.
Develop and automate system‑level tests.
Build software for specialized payloads, including imagers, image processors, communication devices, and astronomical science instruments.
Integrate and test software in simulation, flight‑replica, flight‑vehicle, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments.
Lead and mentor junior software engineers, providing technical guidance and task direction.
Represent Terran Orbital in technical working groups and customer interactions.
Support the security of embedded systems.
Support occasional travel (up to 10%) to customer or vendor sites for design reviews and collaborative technical work.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
12+ years of experience developing C/C++ applications for embedded, high‑performance, or mission‑critical systems.
Experience with bare‑metal and/or RTOS‑based designs (FreeRTOS, internal schedulers, etc.).
Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures, peripheral subsystems, and low‑level interface design across multiple MCU families.
Experience with electronic test equipment and embedded debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, etc.).
Experience with serial communication protocols (CAN, RS‑232/422/485, I2C, SPI, PCI).
Highly motivated, self‑starting, responsible, thorough, and able to perform duties autonomously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Experience with ARM and Texas Instruments embedded platforms.
Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment.
Experience with Linux and GNU tools such as Make, GCC, and GDB.
Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python.
Familiarity with build pipelines, deployment processes, and on‑target testing.
Familiarity with SOLID software design principles.

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 experience. In 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

$175,000 - $230,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

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

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.

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 State. In 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 hr@terranorbital.com.

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.

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Skills

Linux
RTOS
Image processors
Communication skills
Embedded systems
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering
Computer science
C
C++
Debuggers
Bash
Python
Design principles

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