Autonomous Flight Safety Systems Engineer

Description

The Autonomous Flight Safety Systems Engineer will support the SLS Program with design and development support of the Autonomous Flight Safety Subsystem (AFSS).

• Provide support for the design and development of the AFSS.
• Provides insight into AFSS contractor development and integration activities.
• Coordinates between NASA and prime contractor teams to achieve broader AFSS objectives. Provides 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 the 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 preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a Ph.D., with minimum of 14 years of experience, a Masters with at least 18 years of experience, or BS 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 is required.
• A working knowledge of flight avionics systems including EEE part grades, industry practices, and basic circuit designs and logic is required.
• Experience leading and participating in design reviews, strategic planning, project scheduling and engineering planning is highly desired.
• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to deliver high impact technical presentations is required.
• Strong communication skills with a desire to dive in and fully understand issues, concerns, and assess options are required.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

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

Work Environment:

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 client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (5%). Requires ability to work at a computer for long periods of time (100%).

Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

Normal workday 7:30-4:30, Monday thru Friday. Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

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

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education,…