Autonomous Flight Safety Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the design and development of the Autonomous Flight Safety Subsystem (AFSS).
• Provide insight into AFSS contractor development and integration activities.
• Coordinate between NASA and prime contractor teams to achieve broader AFSS objectives.
• Provide structured design reviews consistent with NASA and MSFC standards.
• Provide support for contract technical evaluations, technical directives, task order and contract performance.
• Represent the SLS Program to communicate status and issues during AFSS integration activities.
• Support the SLS Level II requested Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), verification objectives and design certification reviews.

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Systems Engineering or related field is required. Degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred.

Typical educational requirements:
Ph.D. with at least 14 years of experience, or Master’s with at least 18 years of experience, or B.S. with at least 20 years of experience.

• A general knowledge of launch vehicle design and interfaces, system design, system engineering and integration, critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving experience with ground and/or flight hardware.
• Working knowledge of flight avionics systems including EEE part grades, industry practices, and basic circuit designs and logic.
• Experience leading and participating in design reviews, strategic planning, project scheduling, and engineering planning.
• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to deliver high‑impact technical presentations.
• Strong communication skills with a desire to dive into and fully understand issues, concerns, and assess options.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship.

• Understanding and knowledge of the current SLS program and a working understanding of the SLS vehicle and interfaces.
• Understanding of pyrotechnics and propulsion systems.
• Understanding of Safety and Mission Assurance, hazard analysis, and risk management.

Office environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%).

Requires ability to interact professionally with co‑workers, management, and clients (100%).

Requires travel within the domestic USA (5%).

Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

• Sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers and management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%).
• Sitting for extended periods at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%).
• Requires ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Normal workday: 07:30–16:30, Monday through Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and not impose a safety risk or hazard.

Compensation range or hourly rate is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

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