Associate Flight Software Test & Tools Engineer
Terran Orbital Corporation · Irvine, CA
Posted 13 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Terran Orbital Corporation's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 7% of Terran Orbital Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Terran Orbital Corporation
- high 14 stale, 1 reposted of 29 open
- Hiring momentum
- 47 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Terran Orbital Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Terran Orbital Corporation.
About this role
As an Associate Flight Software Test & Tools Engineer at Terran Orbital, you will support the Flight Software Engineering team by focusing on test execution, development support, and automation infrastructure for flight software. Your responsibilities will include creating and executing test plans, assisting in software integration and testing, and collaborating with other engineers to ensure high-quality software for satellite missions. This role is designed for early-career engineers looking to build a foundation in software testing and embedded systems.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Terran Orbital Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 0+ years of experience (internships, academic projects, or personal projects are welcome)
- Interest in testing C/C++ applications for embedded, high-performance, or safety-critical systems
- Highly motivated, responsible, and eager to learn in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance
Nice to have
- Experience with Linux and GNU tools (make, gcc, gdb)
- Familiarity with virtualization/container tools (VirtualBox, VMWare, Docker, Hyper-V, or Vagrant)
- Exposure to C++ build systems such as CMake or Makefiles
- Basic experience with vulnerability or static analysis tools (cppcheck, dependency-track, CodeQL, JFrog, etc.)
- Experience building software for embedded processors or microcontrollers
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the tech stack beyond C/C++ and embedded systems
- Role primarily focuses on testing and support rather than feature coding, which may limit exposure to full software development lifecycle
- Position requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance, which may limit applicant pool
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