Flight Termination Systems Engineer — Space Launch Safety

Relative Dynamics; Delmar (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

401k matching

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Relative Dynamics is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems to join the Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Flight Facility, VA. You will review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware to meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance for launch operations, with hands-on environmental testing and collaboration across cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years in aerospace/defense electronics including FTS or safety-critical systems.
• Experience with FTS or 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 and FTS requirements.
• Hands-on environmental testing (thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC).

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

Electrical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

RF systems

Safety-critical systems

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Do-254 familiarity

Job description

Relative Dynamics is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems to join the Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Flight Facility, VA. You will review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware to meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance for launch operations, with hands-on environmental testing and collaboration across cross-disciplinary teams.