Sr. Systems Engineer - Fault Management & System Autonomy,

About the role

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, focusing on space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit. You will ensure spacecraft meet customer needs and develop fault management and system autonomy architecture.

Responsibilities

• Establish and design fault management architectures including design principles and requirements
• Assist in the definition of redundancy architecture, including cross-strapping and fault containment regions for integrated systems
• Lead the architecture, design, and analysis of autonomous behaviors, modes, and states
• Direct engineering activities including Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs), Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA), reliability analyses, and developing mitigation plans
• Plan and execute integrated system Fault Management and Autonomy Verification and Validation programs
• Monitor and approve fault management and autonomy design, development, and test
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers across the program and company
• Perform as the primary FMSA engineer for spacecraft development programs
• Collaborate across Blue Ring FMSA engineers to develop best practices and find opportunities for common architectures across certain platforms where practical

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering or related field
• 10+ years of related experience in the design, development, and test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft
• Demonstrated experience with fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systems
• Experience with autonomous system design, analysis, and test
• Experience with most of the lifecycle development of aerospace systems, including requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operation
• First principles knowledge of major spacecraft subsystems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical partners
• Ability to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about FMSA, safety, and reliability concerns
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering or related field
• 10+ years of related experience in the design, development, and test of aerospace systems, preferably spacecraft
• Demonstrated experience with fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety and mission critical systems
• Experience with autonomous system design, analysis, and test
• Experience with most of the lifecycle development of aerospace systems, including requirement definition, design solution definition, implementation, integration, verification and validation, qualification, commissioning, and operation
• First principles knowledge of major spacecraft subsystems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fluid schematics, and electrical circuit diagrams
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical partners
• Ability to form relationships with experts from varying engineering fields and provide constructive feedback about FMSA, safety, and reliability concerns
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Skills

• Strong collaboration within the SSE team and across the entire program
• Strong safety and mission assurance fundamentals
• Strong technical competence and judgement
• Commitment to the highest technical standards

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)