A US space company building electric propulsion systems and small satellites. Their hardware covers propulsion modules, spacecraft and launch vehicle upper stages, and they’re currently delivering against multiple funded propulsion and satellite contracts. Small enough that you’ll own your analysis end to end, established enough that the work is flying.
The role
You’ll own the dynamic environments side of their hardware, from individual components up to full spacecraft. That means shock, random vibration and acoustic analysis, predicting and interpreting measured data, and signing hardware off as flight-ready before it goes to the customer.
Day to day:
Run dynamic environments and structural analysis across propulsion units, flow control systems and power electronics
Support random vibration and shock test campaigns, then correlate the data back to your models
Interpret customer requirements, present your results in design reviews, and write the analysis reports that go out with the hardware
Support the sign-off of flight hardware for delivery
Work across several programmes at once and improve the analysis process as you go
What they’re looking for
Bachelor’s or above in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5+ years in industry
Strong dynamic environments and structural analysis background
Hands-on experience with dynamic testing (random vibration, shock)
Solid grounding in vibroacoustics, structural mechanics and dynamics
Comfortable explaining your analysis to a customer, not just running it
Nice to have
NASTRAN / FEMAP
MATLAB or Python
Previous space or satellite hardware experience
Eligibility
This role sits under US export control (ITAR). You’ll need to be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise able to obtain State Department authorisation.
Firmware Engineer Location: Irvine, CA (Potential consideration for the Washington, DC area) Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Salary Range:$145,000 – $175,000 USD About the Role An innovative space technology company is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to join its Space Systems Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and verifying FPGA firmware for advanced radar and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) payload electronics supporting next-generation Earth observation satellites. Working closely with RF, Systems, Embedded Software, and Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) teams, you will play a key role in developing flight-quality firmware for high-performance space hardware. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex digital design challenges while contributing to cutting-edge aerospace technology. Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and verify FPGA firmware supporting radar signal generation, digital beamforming, and SAR data processing pipelines.
Develop and maintain RTL designs using VHDL and/or Verilog targeting Xilinx RFSoC and UltraScale+ FPGA platforms.
Architect modular and reusable FPGA frameworks that support multiple product configurations while reducing future development effort.
Integrate FPGA firmware with embedded software running on Linux and bare-metal ARM-based System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms.
Define and implement high-speed digital interfaces between FPGA fabric and RF/analog front-end hardware.
Perform timing closure, resource optimization, and power analysis for flight-grade FPGA designs.
Develop and execute FPGA verification strategies including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, flat-sat integration, and EGSE test environments.
Collaborate with RF and Systems Engineering teams to translate radar waveform and digital signal processing requirements into FPGA implementations.
Support Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) activities by providing firmware builds, diagnostic capabilities, and debugging support throughout payload integration and qualification.
Create and maintain configuration-controlled firmware baselines, release documentation, and design artifacts supporting engineering review milestones including PDR, CDR, and TRR.
Participate in design reviews, architecture trade studies, and technical risk assessments related to FPGA and digital subsystem development.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
5–8 years of professional experience designing FPGA firmware using VHDL and/or Verilog.
3+ years of experience with Xilinx (AMD) FPGA development tools including Vivado, Vitis, and Vivado HLS.
3–5 years of experience implementing digital signal processing algorithms in FPGA hardware, including filtering, FFTs, digital down-conversion, and waveform generation.
3–5 years of hands-on experience developing firmware for System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures, including PS-PL integration on Zynq or Zynq UltraScale+ platforms.
Working knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces and industry-standard communication bus protocols.
Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to optimize firmware performance, timing, and resource utilization.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing firmware for Xilinx RFSoC devices such as ZU27DR, ZU47DR, or similar platforms with direct RF ADC/DAC integration.
Background in radar or Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) signal processing, including pulse compression, range/Doppler processing, or beamforming algorithms.
Familiarity with radar waveform design and RF system concepts such as dynamic range, noise figure, and spurious performance.
Experience developing aerospace, defense, or space-qualified electronic hardware.
Exposure to formal FPGA verification methodologies including UVM, constrained-random testing, and code coverage analysis.
Experience developing embedded Linux and bare-metal firmware for ARM Cortex-A/R processors.
Familiarity with version control systems and FPGA configuration management using Git and CI/CD workflows.
Knowledge of environmental qualification, radiation effects, thermal derating, FMEA, and reliability considerations for FPGA-based designs.
Experience supporting hardware integration and laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and other electronic test equipment.
Why Join?
Develop flight-quality FPGA firmware for next-generation radar satellite payloads.
Work alongside highly skilled RF, Systems, Embedded Software, and AI&T engineers on cutting-edge space technology.
Contribute directly to advanced Earth observation missions supporting commercial and government customers.
System Engineer Location: Irvine, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Onsite Salary Range:$145,000 – $175,000 USD About the Role An innovative space technology company is seeking an experienced System Engineer to lead the systems engineering lifecycle for next-generation spaceborne radar payloads. This is a highly technical, hands-on role responsible for defining system architecture, managing requirements, driving verification activities, and ensuring payloads meet mission objectives from concept through flight readiness. Working closely with RF, digital, mechanical, software, and program teams, you will play a key role in translating mission needs into robust, flight-ready space systems while balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and schedule. Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain the overall payload system architecture, including avionics and subsystem interfaces.
Decompose mission and system-level requirements into subsystem and interface specifications while maintaining complete requirements traceability through verification.
Lead Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and reliability assessments to identify potential single-point failures and develop mitigation strategies.
Design fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies, safe modes, and anomaly response concepts aligned with mission operations.
Establish, monitor, and maintain system-level technical budgets including mass, power, thermal, data rate, and communications link budgets.
Own the verification and validation (V&V) strategy by mapping requirements to appropriate verification methods including testing, analysis, inspection, and demonstration.
Develop mission concepts of operations (ConOps), including orbit operations, imaging modes, duty cycles, and ground segment interfaces.
Define, maintain, and control Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between payload subsystems and spacecraft interfaces.
Collaborate with software engineering teams on embedded flight software architecture, command and telemetry definitions, and operational mode transitions.
Partner with product and engineering teams to translate product roadmaps into system-level technical requirements and architecture decisions.
Support formal engineering reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR, and FRR by preparing and presenting technical documentation.
Perform system trade studies and budget analyses to support design decisions, cost optimization, manufacturability, and mission performance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of systems engineering experience supporting space systems, radar systems, avionics, or similar complex aerospace programs.
Minimum 2 years of experience serving as a System Architect or technical lead on complex engineering programs.
5+ years of experience leading requirements decomposition, requirements management, and verification closure throughout the product lifecycle.
5+ years of experience performing FMEA and reliability analyses for flight hardware or high-reliability systems.
5+ years of experience developing and tracking system-level budgets including mass, power, thermal, and communications link budgets.
Working knowledge of radar or RF systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Software Engineer (Payload Software) Location: Irvine, CA Job Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Onsite Salary: $155,000 – $175,000 USD, depending on experience.
About the Opportunity Join an innovative space technology company developing advanced remote sensing systems and next-generation satellite payloads. This organization designs, builds, and operates cutting-edge space systems that deliver mission-critical intelligence and Earth observation capabilities for government and commercial customers. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate payload software for advanced spacecraft systems. In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop embedded software that supports the complete payload lifecycle—from architecture and implementation through integration, testing, and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while working on mission-critical space hardware and software.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and integrate payload software for spacecraft systems.
Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirements definition, architecture, implementation, integration, verification, and testing.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, electrical, RF, and integration teams to ensure successful software and hardware interoperability.
Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and software documentation.
Support software integration, debugging, and validation during spacecraft assembly and test activities.
Troubleshoot embedded software and hardware interface issues throughout development and integration.
Contribute to software architecture decisions and continuous improvement of development processes.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of professional experience developing software using C, C++, and Python.
6+ years of embedded software development experience.
6+ years of experience working with System-on-Chip (SoC) and microcontroller-based designs.
Strong experience developing software in Embedded Linux environments, including Yocto build systems.
Experience developing and maintaining Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
Experience implementing communication and data protocols.
Experience supporting the complete software lifecycle from requirements development through verification and testing.
Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) systems.
Familiarity with FPGA firmware development.
Understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) systems.
Experience supporting avionics integration and system-level testing.
Knowledge of avionics hardware architectures.
Experience with spacecraft or embedded system architecture.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Why Join Us?
Develop software that directly supports next-generation spacecraft and remote sensing technologies.
Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Contribute throughout the full product lifecycle—from software architecture to spacecraft integration.
Solve challenging technical problems while building highly reliable embedded systems for space applications.
Be part of a collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, quality, and mission success.
Compensation & Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits.
Flexible paid time off.
Collaborative engineering culture with opportunities for professional growth.
Security & Export Requirements This position may require access to export-controlled technology and the ability to meet applicable U.S. government security and compliance requirements. Candidates must be eligible to work in accordance with U.S. export control regulations.
We're looking for an Associate Flight Assurance Engineer to help ensure the quality, reliability, and mission success of advanced aerospace systems throughout the product lifecycle.
Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, you'll identify risks early, support product verification, investigate anomalies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of assurance processes.
Responsibilities
Evaluate new product designs for reliability, safety, and manufacturability.
Support mission and flight assurance activities throughout development and production.
Perform risk assessments, failure investigations, and reliability analyses.
Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Prepare assurance documentation, compliance reports, and risk mitigation plans.
Support product qualification and verification activities.
Participate in quality, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to improve product reliability and mission success.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
0–3 years of experience in Flight Assurance, Mission Assurance, Quality, Reliability, or Aerospace Engineering.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and technical writing abilities.
Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and quality systems.
Preferred
Knowledge of AS9100, NASA or DoD quality standards.
We are working with a new Space client in the LA area and they are on the lookout for an Electrical Engineer to join their Chief Engineer in working across the Design, Build, and Test across Electronic Hardware & Systems for Space bound Hardware.
You will work across the full development lifecycle — from schematic capture and PCB layout through assembly, integration, and testing — for both active customer programs and our next-generation free-flying satellite platforms.
You will work alongside a small, expert hardware team in a hands-on lab environment where your designs go from concept to orbit. This is an individual contributor role with future leadership possibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and develop PCBs and electronic assemblies for telescope instruments and satellite subsystems.
Create schematics, perform circuit simulation, and lay out boards for flight and engineering model hardware.
Design power distribution, regulation, and conversion systems for space-rated hardware.
Interface sensors, detectors, and actuators with the digital and software layers.
Support integration, testing, and debugging of electronic systems in the lab
Contribute to next-generation mission hardware architecture alongside the chief engineer.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of electrical engineering experience with hands-on design and lab work.
Strong analog and digital circuit design skills.
Experience with PCB design tools (schematic capture and layout).
Proficiency with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters).
Experience and ability to work with a fast paced, autonomously driven, and high performance team
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience and proficiency with Altium nice to have.
Power electronics experience (DC-DC conversion, regulation, distribution).
Embedded systems or microcontroller programming.
Self-motivated with strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Creative problem solver capable of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Spacecraft Program Manager Location: Littleton, CO (Hybrid – Minimum 3–4 Days per Week Onsite) Compensation:
Deputy Program Manager: $100,000 – $130,000 USD
Program Manager: $120,000 – $160,000 USD
Senior Program Manager: $150,000 – $200,000 USD
About the Opportunity Join an innovative space technology company developing, manufacturing, and operating advanced small satellite systems for commercial, civil, and government missions. This organization is dedicated to delivering cost-effective, high-performance spacecraft that support Earth observation, communications, technology demonstrations, scientific research, and space exploration. We are seeking a Spacecraft Program Manager to lead the development, production, and delivery of small satellite missions. This role is ideal for an experienced aerospace professional who combines strong project management capabilities with a solid technical understanding of spacecraft systems. You'll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, customers, vendors, and leadership to successfully execute satellite programs from contract award through launch.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and guidance throughout the complete spacecraft program lifecycle, from concept development through delivery to the launch service provider.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, integration, software, production, and other functional organizations to ensure alignment and successful execution.
Monitor program performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout program execution.
Communicate project status, milestones, technical updates, and program risks to customers, senior leadership, and key stakeholders.
Lead customer meetings, technical reviews, and program status discussions to support decision-making and project alignment.
Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and optimize spacecraft design, integration, and overall mission performance.
Support regulatory agency application processes required for spacecraft missions.
Identify, assess, and manage program risks while developing mitigation strategies to ensure successful mission outcomes.
Support business development activities by developing project budgets, schedules, resource estimates, and risk assessments for new opportunities.
Secure the personnel, equipment, materials, and other resources necessary for successful program execution.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum of 5 years of technical experience, preferably supporting small satellite or spacecraft programs.
Strong understanding of the complete spacecraft lifecycle, from contract award through launch.
Knowledge of spacecraft assembly, integration, and environmental testing activities.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound technical and programmatic decisions.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage customers, executives, engineering teams, and external stakeholders.
Technical knowledge of satellite system design, integration, testing, manufacturing, and mission operations.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
Familiarity with aerospace industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to spacecraft development.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus.
Ability to obtain any required security clearances to support U.S. Government programs.
Why Join Us?
Lead next-generation spacecraft programs from concept through launch.
Work alongside experienced engineers, manufacturing teams, and mission operations specialists.
Play a key role in delivering innovative satellite missions for commercial and government customers.
Enjoy broad ownership across the full spacecraft development lifecycle.
Join a collaborative organization where your leadership directly impacts mission success and the future of space technology.
Additional Information
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Littleton, CO (Hybrid – minimum 3–4 days per week onsite)
Travel: Occasional travel may be required to support customer meetings, partner engagements, regulatory activities, and launch-related operations.
Export Compliance This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or otherwise qualify as a protected person under applicable U.S. export control regulations.
As an Avionics Engineer you will help lead the design, development, integration, and testing of avionics systems for our clients reusable in-space transport vehicles and lunar surface systems.
You will be responsible for the design and implementation of high performance, high reliability avionics and electrical systems including harnessing, batteries and power systems, sensors, mechanisms, navigation, safety systems, and flight computers on demanding timelines.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, build, and test avionics systems for reusable transport spacecraft to make in-space transportation abundant and affordable
Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of avionics and electrical systems – PCBs, harnessing, sensors, power management, flight computers, RF systems, test equipment, and more
Drive rapid execution and iteration efforts that put hardware in orbit quickly
Foster technical excellence and ownership within the Avionics engineering team by setting a high standard for delivering results
Design avionics systems that meet company and mission goals and provide new capabilities for the in-space economy
Negotiate requirements by having a deep understanding of the company and mission objectives and providing alternative solutions
Implement test plans consistent with the risk posture of the mission and own the outcome of test campaigns
Conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science discipline
Familiarity with and experience in PCB schematic capture, layout, and analysis
Capable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstances
Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products
Experience managing analysis products and incorporating their feedback into design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
2+ years of experience designing complex electrical and/or control systems that operate in harsh environments (spacecraft, autonomous vehicles, drones, defense, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in engineering or physics
Experience with RF and communication system design and analysis
Experience with embedded software and microcontrollers
Experience with Altium, LTSpice, ANSYS HFSS, and similar design and analysis software
Location: Santa Monica, CA — hybrid schedule Compensation: $160,000–$180,000+ base salary, depending on experience Equity: Meaningful founding-stage equity Company Stage: Early-stage, well-funded stealth robotics startup
The Opportunity
Robots can perform increasingly complex tasks, but connecting robots from different manufacturers remains expensive, slow and highly customized.
This company is building a vendor-neutral software platform that allows robots, OEM fleet managers, sensors and facility systems to communicate and operate through one shared integration and orchestration layer.
As a Founding Software Engineer, you will own a critical technical foundation of the product: the software layer that connects different robotic systems to the broader platform. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build from zero, work directly with physical robots and shape the architecture of an early-stage company.
What You’ll Work On
Design and build the core robot integration layer.
Create reusable interfaces across different robot manufacturers, APIs, SDKs and protocols.
Develop OEM-specific adapters without allowing the platform to become a collection of one-off drivers.
Normalize robot capabilities, commands, mission states, health data, failures and operator interventions.
Integrate sensors, payloads and facility systems with physical robots.
Support quadrupeds, mobile robots, AMRs, manipulators and other autonomous systems.
Build simulation, testing and validation workflows before physical deployment.
Debug problems across software, networking, sensors and hardware.
Collaborate directly with founders, customers, OEMs and integration partners.
Help define the technical architecture, engineering practices and future team.
What We’re Looking For
Approximately five or more years of professional robotics or autonomous-systems software experience.
Professional experience using ROS or ROS2; strong ROS1 experience is transferable.
Experience developing and deploying software on physical robotic systems.
Hands-on experience integrating robot hardware, sensors, payloads, APIs or SDKs.
Strong software engineering ability in languages such as C++, Python or similar.
Experience designing reusable software abstractions rather than exclusively building customer-specific integrations.
Ability to troubleshoot across software and hardware boundaries.
Experience taking systems from development through testing and real-world deployment.
Comfort working in an early-stage environment with changing priorities and limited structure.
Strong ownership, technical judgment and ability to make practical tradeoffs.
AI-Native Engineering
The team uses AI coding tools as a core part of its engineering workflow. Candidates should be able to:
Use AI tools to accelerate design, development, testing and debugging.
Understand and critically review AI-generated code.
Identify where AI is useful and where deeper engineering judgment is required.
Validate generated code before deploying it to physical systems.
Clearly explain their approach to testing, safety and reliability.
Especially Valuable Experience
Integrating robots from multiple manufacturers.
Multi-robot or cross-fleet orchestration.
Robot capability models and common control interfaces.
OEM fleet managers and robot operations platforms.
DDS and distributed robotic systems.
NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Isaac ROS, Omniverse or Gazebo.
AMRs, quadrupeds, drones, industrial robots or mobile manipulators.
Mission assignment, status tracking, exception handling and audit logging.
Early-stage startup, founding-engineer or zero-to-one product experience.
Customer deployments in industrial or brownfield environments.
What Success Looks Like
New robot manufacturers can be added through adapters without changing the orchestration or user-facing layer.
Different robots can receive consistent high-level commands through a shared platform interface.
Robot capabilities, states, failures and interventions are represented consistently.
Early customer integrations become reusable platform capabilities rather than one-off engineering projects.
The system remains reliable when hardware fails, communications are interrupted or operators must intervene.
Why Join
Join as one of the earliest engineers and influence the product from the foundation upward.
Work directly with real robots rather than only simulated or theoretical systems.
Define the architecture of a platform addressing one of robotics’ largest interoperability problems.
Collaborate with an experienced founding team with backgrounds from leading technology companies.
Join a well-funded company with more than two years of runway.
Receive meaningful equity and substantial ownership over the technical direction.
Work in an environment where strong individual interests can shape future areas of ownership.
Work Authorization
Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States.
Qualifying H-1B transfers may be considered when sufficient time remains on the existing status.
The company cannot support new H-1B lottery applications.
Any sponsorship requirements should be disclosed at the beginning of the process.
Interview Process
Initial technical conversation with company leadership.
Founder conversation focused on motivation, ownership and startup alignment.
Human Spaceflight | Lunar Exploration | Systems Safety
Do you want to help ensure the safety and reliability of the next generation of human-rated space vehicles?
We're partnered with an innovative aerospace company developing advanced mobility systems and robotic vehicles for future lunar exploration missions. They're seeking a Safety & Mission Assurance (SMA) Manager to lead safety, reliability, and mission assurance activities across one of the most ambitious human spaceflight programs currently in development.
This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring the safety of both astronauts and mission-critical hardware as humanity prepares for its next era of exploration beyond Earth.
The Opportunity
As the Safety & Mission Assurance Manager, you'll serve as the technical authority for safety, reliability, and mission assurance across a groundbreaking aerospace program.
You'll work closely with engineering, quality, manufacturing, test, and program teams to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, conduct safety reviews, and establish the processes that ensure mission success. This role offers the chance to influence vehicle design, operational safety, and mission readiness from concept through deployment.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead all Safety & Mission Assurance activities across a major aerospace program
Develop, implement, and maintain safety, reliability, and mission assurance policies
Perform hazard analyses and identify potential failure modes throughout the product lifecycle
Work with engineering teams to define, implement, and verify risk mitigation strategies
Lead and coordinate:
Hazard Reports
FMECA activities
Reliability assessments
Service life analyses
Risk management processes
Partner with Quality teams to ensure effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality assurance processes
Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis activities
Support workforce safety initiatives and ensure compliance with occupational safety standards
Coordinate milestone reviews, safety review boards, and mission assurance assessments
Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and government regulations
Drive continuous improvement of safety and reliability processes across the organization
Mentor and lead mission assurance personnel and cross-functional teams
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
6+ years of experience in Safety, Reliability, Mission Assurance, Systems Engineering, or Quality Engineering within aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries
Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or complex aerospace programs
Experience creating and implementing Hazard Analysis reports
Experience participating in or leading Safety Review Panels
Strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation methodologies
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to balance rigorous safety standards with fast-paced development schedules
U.S. Person status required
Preferred Experience
Previous leadership experience managing Safety & Mission Assurance teams
Human-rated vehicle or crewed spaceflight programs
Reliability engineering and reliability prediction methodologies
FMECA and fault tree analysis
Flight hardware development programs
Spacecraft, launch vehicle, rover, or mobility platform experience
Programs that have successfully launched or operated in space
OSHA 10 Certification
Familiarity with:
FAR
DFARS
NASA standards and requirements
Aerospace safety review processes
Why Join?
Help shape the safety and reliability of future exploration missions
Influence vehicle design and mission success from day one
Work on one of the most exciting human spaceflight programs currently under development
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams solving complex challenges
Build processes and systems that directly impact crew safety and mission assurance
Join a fast-moving organization where your expertise will have visible impact
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Parental leave
Professional development and educational reimbursement
Opportunity to contribute to technologies enabling the next era of human space exploration
If you're passionate about safety, reliability, risk management, and ensuring mission success in challenging aerospace environments, we'd love to hear from you.
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