Flight System Safety Responsible Engineer

Stoke Space • Kent, WA

1d • $109,725 - $252,105

About The Position

The Flight Safety Systems Engineer is responsible for the Flight Termination System (FTS), a fundamental component of the Flight Safety System that helps maintain public safety. This multidisciplinary role spans design, testing, certification, and operation. The engineer works across disciplines that may include electrical engineering, software engineering, and environmental testing, and is expected to identify and solve complex system-integration problems while working quickly, independently, and collaboratively.

The role involves designing FTS elements and interfaces with the launch vehicle and safety regulations; integrating and testing components from production through launch; defining and carrying out environmental qualification testing; and documenting verification of tailored RCC319 and RCC324 requirements for government entities. The engineer also partners with integrated test operations and manages configuration readiness, including hosting a System Readiness Review.

The target levels are Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. Compensation ranges are $109,725–$148,470 for Level 2, $129,150–$193,620 for Level 3, and $151,305–$252,105 for Level 4. The position requires eligibility to access technology and technical data restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience in an engineering role on a complex product requiring high performance, high reliability, and rapid development.
• Exceptional command of the fundamentals of flight dynamics and statistics.
• Familiarity with fundamentals of mechanical design and component testing.
• Experience with simulation and modeling of physical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and follow.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), to meet applicable ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with flight safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design aspects of the Flight Termination System and its interfaces with rocket hardware and safety regulations.
• Integrate FTS components into the launch vehicle and perform associated integrated testing from production through launch.
• Define environmental test requirements and plans, and execute qualification testing of FTS components with test engineers and vendors.
• Define verification methods, collect verification evidence, and document verification of tailored RCC319 and RCC324 requirements for appropriate government entities.
• Partner with integrated test operations on FTS components, ensure tight configuration management, and host a System Readiness Review.

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• 4 weeks of paid time off.
• 11 holidays, including an end-of-year closure.
• Paid parental leave.
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend, depending on location.
• Dog-friendly offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level