Flight Termination Systems Engineer – Safety-Critical Avionics

ARES Corporation; Island (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support FTS and safety-critical rocket systems. The role requires deep knowledge of RF systems, command destruct receivers, and high-reliability circuit design, with hands-on environmental testing experience.

Candidates should be familiar with NASA, MIL-STD, and FAA range safety requirements, and be able to work in cross-disciplinary teams. A bachelor's or master's in EE or related field, plus five years in aerospace/defense

Qualifications

• Experience with FTS and safety-critical rocket systems.
• Strong knowledge of RF systems, command destruct receivers, and high-reliability circuit design.
• Familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD, and FAA range safety and FTS requirements.
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams; security clearance may be required.

Skills

FTS systems

Safety-critical systems

RF systems

Command destruct receivers

High-reliability circuit design

NASA range safety

MIL-STD compliance

FAA range safety

Environmental testing

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Five years aerospace/defense electronics experience

Tools

DO-254 certification Processes

Job description

ARES Corporation is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to support FTS and safety-critical rocket systems. The role requires deep knowledge of RF systems, command destruct receivers, and high-reliability circuit design, with hands-on environmental testing experience.

Candidates should be familiar with NASA, MIL-STD, and FAA range safety requirements, and be able to work in cross-disciplinary teams. A bachelor's or master's in EE or related field, plus five years in aerospace/defense