Senior Space Systems Engineer, Flight Safety

Senior Space Systems EngineerVarda is seeking a Senior Space Systems Engineer to serve as the primary architect for mission safety and reentry compliance. Joining our Mission Assurance team, you will lead the development of the Flight Safety Analysis and the regulatory strategy required for FAA Part 450 and Range Safety licensing. This is a highly cross-functional role that bridges the gap between complex engineering trades and regulatory approval. From defining safety-critical verification artifacts during design to supporting live on-console operations, you will ensure our flight hardware is verified and our reentry methodologies are mathematically sound.ResponsibilitiesOwn the technical regulatory strategy, Means of Compliance, and safety cases for FAA launch and reentry authorizations.Own vehicle-level functional hazard analyses (FHA) and failure mode and effect analyses (FMEA).Maintain Expected Casualty and debris risk models to ensure all mission phases meet regulatory safety thresholds.Establish technical safety limits and mission rules for real-time on-console operations.Responsible for vehicle-level deliverables to regulatory organizations, in the service of mission reentry licenses and authorizations.Act as the Flight Safety responsible engineer during mission rehearsals and live recovery operations.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, systems engineering or related field.Minimum 5 years of relevant aerospace engineering experience, with a previous role involving mission assurance, flight safety, or a senior systems engineering role.Demonstrated experience with FAA Part 450, expected casualty modeling, trajectory dispersion, and/or debris analysis.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to executives/customers/regulators.Strong experience with risk management methodologies and tools (FMEA, FHA, Fault Tree Analysis).Experience with integration of interdisciplinary systems in the aerospace industry.Preferred Skills and ExperienceDemonstrated safety critical mission operations in aviation or space applications.Proven experience navigating the FCC Part 25 (Commercial) or Part 5 (Experimental) licensing process, for satellite and reentry communications.Dedicated to adopting a lean approach to quality without compromising safety or reliability.Pay RangeSalary range: Senior: $140,333 - $179,314/per yearThis role is on-site in El Segundo, CALeveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performanceYou will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awardsITAR RequirementsVarda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our policy is to only hire "U.S. persons" who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license."US person" means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum).E-Verify StatementVarda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.E-Verify Notice Right To Work NoticeVarda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.