Flight Termination System Engineer
Input Technology Solutions•Wallops Island, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Input Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer specializing in Flight Termination Systems (FTS) to join the aerospace engineering team in the Range Safety Operations Division at Wallops Flight Facility. This role is critical to ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of launch vehicle operations. The incumbent will review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware and electronics that meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements.
Requirements
- Experience with FTS and or safety-critical systems for rockets.
- Strong knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) systems, command destruct receivers, and high-reliability circuit design.
- Familiarity with NASA, MIL-STD, and FAA range safety and FTS requirements.
- Hands-on experience with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, Electromagnetic Interference/ Electromagnetic Compatibility).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams
- Five years of experience in aerospace or defense electronics, with FTS or safety-critical systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with launch vehicle avionics and telemetry systems.
- Knowledge of redundancy design and fault-tolerant architectures.
- Prior work with government ranges (e.g., NASA Wallops Island, Eastern Range, Western Range).
- Familiarity with DO-254 certification processes.
Responsibilities
- Review designs, test, and certify FTS hardware and electronics that meet stringent regulatory and mission requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
