Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Flight Systems

As the Space Launch System (SLS) Flight Safety System Manager within the Systems Engineering and Integration Office, you will be responsible for development, implementation, and verification of Flight Safety System (FSS) / Flight Termination System (FTS) requirements for SLS. You will lead a team of skilled engineers day-to-day to ensure compliance with the range FSS/FTS requirements, and will be the SLS Program's primary Point of Contact with the Space Force Space Launch Delta 45.

• Works with the range to establish Flight Safety System (FSS) / Flight Termination System (FTS) requirements for the Space Launch System (SLS) Program and elements.
• Ensures SLS hardware and software compliance with FSS/FTS range requirements. Verifies compliance utilizing the Flight Termination System Report (FTSR) and Range Tracking System Report (RTSR).
• Manages the FTS Architecture of the SLS Vehicle.
• Provides technical insight into resolution of FSS/FTS non-conformances.
• Obtains range approval of FSS/FTS test plans, procedures and reports ensuring the vehicle is approved for flight in the Eastern Range.
• Leads FSS working group to define and verify FSS requirements, SLS Vehicle FSS Analysis, FSS Architecture Definition, and Autonomous Flight Safety System (AFSS);
  Range task member for safety and human exploration safety functions.

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary/trial period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.
  ** See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background security investigation.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.