Flight Safety Analyst (Entry Level)

Corvid Technologies LLC
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
6 days ago

Job Description

Corvid Technologies seeks qualified early-career candidates to join our Range Safety Group. Range safety requires the management of risks from a variety of rocket launch hazards, such as falling debris with potentially high-energy and explosive impacts. This work combines engineering analysis, probability and statistics, trajectory modeling, software tools, and operational safety practices to help protect the public, mission-essential personnel, and critical assets during missile, launch, and test operations. Engineers in this role will have the opportunity to build familiarity with flight safety standards, debris modeling, trajectory analysis, and range operations through on-the-job training and continued learning.This position is intended for a new hire or early-career Flight Safety Analyst with 0-3 years of relevant professional experience. The successful candidate will have a strong technical foundation, programming experience, attention to detail, and a drive for continued learning in a dynamic environment. Prior flight safety experience is helpful but not required. Corvid is seeking candidates who can grow by working on increasingly independent analysis, software/tool development, and mission-support responsibilities.Key Responsibilities:Use analysis tools to predict debris impact locations resulting from off-nominal flight, missile malfunction, or flight termination actionSupport probabilistic risk analyses to estimate statistical risk to the public and mission-essential personnel due to impact of inert debrisAssist in developing flight safety risk mitigation products such as flight termination limit lines, hazard or caution areas, predicted impact areas, and mission rulesProcess, analyze, and visualize trajectory, debris, and Monte Carlo simulation data sets using MATLAB, Python, and related toolsDevelop, improve, and validate software tools, scripts, and automated workflows that support flight safety analysis and repeatable technical reviewHelp document assumptions, methods, results, and quality-control checks for range safety studies and mission-support productsWork with experienced analysts to review inputs, validate outputs, troubleshoot analysis issues, and prepare technical briefings for internal and customer reviewQualifications:Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; an active clearance is preferredBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a similar STEM discipline is required (with a strong academic record and corresponding GPA) Programming experience with MATLAB and Python for engineering analysis, data processing, modeling, or visualizationCoursework or experience in probability, statistics, numerical methods, dynamics, aerospace systems, computer science, or related technical areasPreferred Qualifications:Internship, research, senior-design, or project experience involving aerospace systems, flight dynamics, simulation, risk analysis, scientific computing, or mission assuranceExperience developing scripts, command-line tools, data pipelines, test cases, dashboards, or other reusable analysis utilitiesKnowledge of C++, Fortran, or other compiled languages used in scientific and engineering applicationsFamiliarity with Linux environments, shell commands, version control, or high-performance computing workflowsFamiliarity with trajectory analysis tools, range safety, launch or missile test operations, Range Commanders Council standards, or automated flight safety systems is a plusAbout Corvid:Corvid Technologies is a unique organization focused on analyzing, developing and manufacturing next generation technology for Aerospace, DoW, and commercial customers. Our engineering focus provides team members the opportunity to work on challenging technology efforts – doing work that excites them and meets the needs of our customers.Why Work Here:Corvid offers a unique combination of cutting-edge defense technology and lifestyle perks you won't find anywhere else:Phenomenal benefits, including industry-leading health coverage, comprehensive retirement plans, generous time-off policies, and gym membership reimbursement to support your wellness goalsProfessional development and growth opportunities combined with generous PTO & Holidays allows team members to have both personal and professional accomplishmentsESOP program that provides direct stake in the company's long-term successLake front Campus with amenities including fire pits, outdoor grills, pickleball and basketball courts, frisbee golf course, paddleboards, and lakeside trails

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LocationSanta Maria, CA
Job TypeFull-time

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