Terran Orbital Corporation
Associate Flight Software Test & Tools Engineer
About this role
Terran Orbital seeks an Associate Flight Software Test & Tools Engineer to support satellite flight software validation, testing automation, and build infrastructure. This early-career role focuses on test execution, embedded systems tooling, CI/CD pipeline development, and DevSecOps integration for high-reliability aerospace missions.
What you'll do
- Create and execute comprehensive test plans for flight software validation across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight-vehicle environments
- Develop and maintain automated flashing, deployment, and testing workflows for embedded devices and physical hardware
- Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines and build systems using tools like GitHub Actions while incorporating DevSecOps practices
- Support software verification, compliance documentation, and bug tracking in coordination with firmware and FPGA engineers
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot embedded and non-embedded toolchains from various vendors
- Track performance metrics and continuously improve test framework efficiency and reliability
What they're looking for
- C/C++ embedded systems testing
- Linux and GNU tools (make, gcc, gdb)
- CI/CD and build automation (GitHub Actions, CMake, Makefiles)
- Containerization and virtualization (Docker, VirtualBox, VMWare)
- Python or Bash scripting
- Static analysis and security tools (cppcheck, CodeQL)
- Hardware-in-the-loop and simulation testing
- Test documentation and bug tracking workflows
Benefits
- 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement and employee referral programs
- Competitive company swag and growth opportunities
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Terran Orbital Corporation
Terran Orbital Corporation develops satellites and spacecraft systems, managing their design, thermal management, and integration throughout the complete lifecycle. The company is hiring spacecraft engineers, thermal specialists, and launch integration experts to support its satellite development and launch operations.
- Website
- terranorbital.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience testing embedded systems or C/C++ applications—what tools and frameworks have you used?
- Describe a time you automated a repetitive testing or build process. What challenges did you face and how did you solve them?