Flight System Safety Responsible Engineer
Core
Design, test, and certify the Flight Termination System (FTS) for a reusable launch vehicle to ensure public safety and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC systems engineer (flight safety)
Builds
Flight Termination System components and integrated launch vehicle safety systems
Domain
Aerospace / Launch Vehicle Safety
Required skills
flight dynamics, statistics, mechanical design, component testing, simulation and modeling of physical systems, system integration, configuration management, regulatory documentation
Preferred skills
flight safety regulations
Technologies
simulation tools, test equipment
Responsibilities
Design FTS aspects and interfaces with rocket hardware and safety regulations; Integrate FTS components and perform testing from production through launch; Define and execute environmental test plans; Verify RCC319 and RCC324 requirements for government entities; Partner with test operations for configuration management and readiness reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC