Software Architect - Embedded Systems

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 Software Architect – Embedded Systems to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Platforms Mission Engineering the Software Architect – Embedded Systems will lead the design and integration of modern multicore software architectures for advanced aerospace and defense platforms.

This role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, virtualization, hypervisor frameworks, and embedded multicore SoC architectures, with a proven ability to architect secure, high-performance solutions for mission-critical systems. As a technical subject matter expert, you will define technology roadmaps, lead analysis of alternatives, and oversee the integration of secure software frameworks into embedded platforms. You will collaborate across avionics, RF communications, navigation, and computing domains to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure architectures for next-generation missions.

Responsibilities

Define and implement multicore software architecture roadmaps aligned with mission

Requirements

Lead Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) for virtualization, hypervisor, and secure computing frameworks. Establish technical standards and architectures supporting interoperability across embedded platforms. Architect secure, high-performance software frameworks for multicore SoCs in aerospace and defense applications.

Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams in software design, integration, and qualification. Champion innovative approaches to increase performance, resilience, and cyber protection. Oversee execution of software architecture projects from concept through deployment.

Establish and maintain technical performance metrics, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with hardware, avionics, and mission operations teams to ensure seamless integration. Mentor and lead engineering teams, fostering technical excellence and innovation.

Partner with vehicle engineering, mission architecture, and external stakeholders to deliver effective solutions. Represent the company in industry forums, standards bodies, and with government partners.

Required Qualifications

and Skills Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 12+ years of experience in embedded software architecture and systems engineering. Demonstrated expertise in: Modern multicore software architectures Cybersecurity frameworks and secure computing Virtualization and hypervisor design Embedded multicore SoC integration Proven track record architecting complex “systems of systems” for mission-critical applications.

S. S. Citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

D. S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and secure partitioning frameworks. Knowledge of trusted computing, encryption, and cyber-resilient architectures. Background in FPGA/ASIC integration with multicore software frameworks.

Experience working with NASA, DoD, or other government partners on secure embedded systems.