Flight Termination Systems Engineer - On-Site at Wallops

Relative Dynamics; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Employee referral program

Community involvement

Job summary

Relative Dynamics, a NASA support contractor, seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems to join the Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Island, VA on site.

The role supports review, test, and certification of FTS hardware, ensuring safety and compliance for launch vehicle operations. 5+ years in aerospace/defense electronics, RF know-how, and familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD and FAA range safety requirements are required. A security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with FTS and safety-critical systems for rockets.
• Strong knowledge of RF systems, command destruct receivers, and high-reliability circuit design.
• Familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD, and FAA range safety requirements.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Security clearance may be required depending on program.

Responsibilities

• FTS Design Review & Certification
• Review, test, and certify FTS hardware and electronics against regulatory and mission requirements
• Ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of launch vehicle operations
• Perform and evaluate environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC) on safety-critical hardware
• Range Safety Compliance & Documentation
• Apply NASA, MIL-STD, and FAA range safety and FTS requirements across design and certification activities

Skills

FTS & safety-critical systems

RF systems

Environmental testing

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Security clearance

Education

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

Tools

DO-254 familiarity

Job description

Relative Dynamics, a NASA support contractor, seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems to join the Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Island, VA on site.

The role supports review, test, and certification of FTS hardware, ensuring safety and compliance for launch vehicle operations. 5+ years in aerospace/defense electronics, RF know-how, and familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD and FAA range safety requirements are required. A security clearance may be required.