Flight Safety Systems Engineer for Space Missions

Varda Space Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Varda Space Industries, based in El Segundo, California, is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their Mission Assurance team. This role involves flight safety analysis, executing regulatory strategies for FAA licensing, and ensuring safety-critical methodologies for reentry missions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have strong communication skills alongside experience in risk management. The pay range is $104,000 to $145,000 per year, complemented by stock options or long-term cash awards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ownership of complex engineering projects from cradle to grave.
• Experience with FAA Part 450 regulations.
• Strong understanding of trajectory modeling and debris analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight safety analyses for missions and focus on failure modes.
• Execute technical regulatory strategies and safety cases.
• Act as Flight Safety responsible engineer during operations.

Skills

Flight safety analysis

Risk management methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Integration of interdisciplinary systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or related field

Tools

FMEA

FHA

Fault Tree Analysis

Job description

Varda Space Industries, based in El Segundo, California, is looking for a Systems Engineer to join their Mission Assurance team. This role involves flight safety analysis, executing regulatory strategies for FAA licensing, and ensuring safety-critical methodologies for reentry missions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have strong communication skills alongside experience in risk management. The pay range is $104,000 to $145,000 per year, complemented by stock options or long-term cash awards.