Senior Manager of Vehicle Software Infrastructure

• This is a rare opportunity to shape the foundation of Terran R’s software stack while directly influencing performance, reliability, and flight success
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mission-critical, Linux-based software infrastructure for command, telemetry, simulation, and test automation systems
• Build and evolve tools and systems that support test execution across multiple environments including virtualized hardware, HIL/SIL setups, and integrated vehicle-in-the-loop testing
• Collaborate across engineering functions (e.g. avionics, ground software, flight software) to align on deliverables, integration points, and operational readiness
• Mentor/coach VSI engineers while providing a second set of technical eyes ensuring processes are being leveraged to help burn down technical risk
• Look broadly at existing infrastructure and the interfaces between ground and vehicle software and recommend tools and process updates to increase robustness and tool performance

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of Software Engineering Experience with 4+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams delivering successful Software Infrastructure on complex, cross-functional projects
• Strong communication and organizational skills, capable of coordinating across engineering, Ground Software, integration, and executive teams
• Experience driving operational improvements, asset utilization, and process standardization within technical laboratory environments
• Proven ability to scale engineering teams, including hiring, mentoring, and conducting performance reviews
• Familiarity with systems assurance concepts such as redundancy, fault tolerance, or formal verification
• Deep experience debugging complex system issues and driving root cause analysis in test or production environments
• Prior Space industry experience