Trajectory Safety Engineer - Spaceflight Reentry Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance, including Vision and Dental

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Lunch and snacks provided on site every day

Dinners provided twice a week

Maternity / Paternity leave

Job summary

Varda Space Industries is looking for a Trajectory Analysis Engineer in El Segundo, California. The role involves conducting flight safety analyses and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering and possess experience in risk management and complex projects. Key responsibilities include performing safety analyses and collaborating with various teams. The salary range is between $104,000 and $145,000 per year, along with additional perks like health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ownership and execution of a complex engineering project, cradle-to-grave.
• Strong experience with risk management methodologies and tools (FMEA, FHA, Fault Tree Analysis).
• Experience with integration of interdisciplinary systems in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight safety analyses for each mission, focusing on failure mode trajectory modeling.
• Execute the technical regulatory strategy and safety cases for FAA launch and reentry authorizations.
• Responsible for vehicle-level deliverables to regulatory organizations related to mission reentry licenses.

Skills

Risk management methodologies

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary systems integration

Education

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

Job description

Varda Space Industries is looking for a Trajectory Analysis Engineer in El Segundo, California. The role involves conducting flight safety analyses and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in engineering and possess experience in risk management and complex projects. Key responsibilities include performing safety analyses and collaborating with various teams. The salary range is between $104,000 and $145,000 per year, along with additional perks like health insurance and 401(k) matching.