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Overview
SpaceX is hiring a Systems Engineer for the Flight Termination System team to design and certify the Starship Flight Termination System. You'll work on safety-critical hardware and collaborate with engineering and regulatory partners. This role requires a deep understanding of system design and safety protocols.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in systems engineering, particularly in safety-critical systems, and understand the complexities involved in hardware design and certification. You demonstrate extreme ownership and are comfortable interfacing with engineering and regulatory partners to ensure compliance with industry standards. Your problem-solving skills are top-notch, especially when it comes to high-stakes environments involving safety and reliability.
You thrive in fast-paced settings and are adept at managing aggressive development timelines. Your experience includes defining system designs, creating interconnect schematics, and ensuring fault tolerance and reliability in hardware systems. You are detail-oriented and have a passion for aerospace technology, particularly in the context of human exploration of space.
What you'll do
As a Systems Engineer for the Flight Termination System, you will be responsible for the design and certification of the Starship Flight Termination System. You will act as the responsible engineer for FTS development, overseeing hardware design, qualification, and per-launch deliverables necessary for mission licensing. Your role will involve defining detailed system designs, including system interconnect schematics and consumable budgets, while ensuring that all components meet rigorous safety standards.
You will collaborate closely with various engineering teams to implement and challenge regulatory requirements, ensuring that the Flight Termination System is highly reliable. Your work will be critical in solving complex problems at the intersection of safety-critical hardware and high explosives, contributing to the overall safety and success of SpaceX missions.
What we offer
At SpaceX, you will be part of a mission-driven team focused on making human life multi-planetary. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge industry. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in aerospace, contributing to groundbreaking technologies that will shape the future of space exploration.
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