Flight Termination Systems Engineer - Aerospace Safety Expert

ARES Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES seeks a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems to join our Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Flight Facility. You will review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware and electronics to meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements.

As part of the NASA GSFC contract team, you will contribute to flight safety analyses, support launch vehicle operations, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on RF systems, redundancy, and

Qualifications

• Experience with FTS and safety-critical systems for rockets.
• RF systems, command destruct receivers, and high-reliability circuit design.
• Familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD, and FAA range safety and FTS requirements.
• Hands-on environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams; security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware and electronics to meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements.
• Contribute to flight safety analyses and operational support for rocket launches.
• Collaborate with launch vehicle teams and range safety stakeholders to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.

Skills

Flight Termination Systems

Safety-critical systems

RF systems

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Environmental testing

Security clearance (may be required)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

ARES seeks a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems to join our Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Flight Facility. You will review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware and electronics to meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements.

As part of the NASA GSFC contract team, you will contribute to flight safety analyses, support launch vehicle operations, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on RF systems, redundancy, and