Safety and Mission Assurance Engineer , Space Sciences Laboratory

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The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) is an Organized Research Unit (ORU) of the Berkeley campus reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research. SSL's primary goal is to foster research in space-related sciences and to provide education for the next generation of space scientists. Research at SSL, led by Berkeley faculty and SSL Senior Fellows, focuses on experiments and observations carried out in space as well as theoretical and basic research.

Involves engineering design and development of aerospace systems including scientific instruments for spacecraft and satellite command and control systems. Ensures the safe integration and testing of spacecraft to the launch vehicle and coordinates their operation in orbit.

The First Review Date for this job is: 02/10/2026.

• Provides professional engineering information and advice to systems engineers and management in area of Safety and Mission Assurance.
• Plans, organizes and supervises lower level engineers and technical staff engaged in design, construction and testing of space flight instruments in the area of Safety and Mission Assurance.
• Consults and collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs), shop personnel, vendors and other component engineers in the area of Safety and Mission Assurance.
• Carries system engineering responsibility covering relevant engineering specialties engaged in the instrument level in the area of Safety and Mission Assurance.
• Gathers, analyzes and prepares information and prepares reports with respect to feasibility, engineering design criteria and performance of their components in the area of Safety and Mission Assurance.

• Thorough skills in the design, development and construction of space systems, including one successful aerospace product.
• Specialist in discipline of safety and mission assurance for Aerospace Engineering.
• Thorough systems knowledge of other engineering specialties in order to integrate at the instrument level.
• Ability to successfully pass a NASA visual acuity test. Must be able to obtain and maintain vision certification in accordance with NASA-STD-8739 workmanship standards. Documentation of compliance must be provided within 23 months of hire and maintained as required. Additional information will be provided if selected for an interview.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to meet operational and business needs of the position.
• Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

• Thorough skills in supervising lower-level professional engineering and technical staff to ensure objectives are met in adherence to quality standards.
• Post-graduate level course work in related area.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ - $. The full pay scale for this classification is $ - $. This is an exempt monthly-paid position.

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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