JOB TITLE: Flight Termination System Engineer (ONSITE)
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $101,000-206,000/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Support development, implementation, and subsystem-level testing of FTS and AFSS
Collaborate with range safety personnel to review and approve FTS and AFSS documentation
Support design, procurement, and build of AFSS Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems
Contribute to flight test planning for integrated missions (carrier aircraft + pylon + hypersonic vehicle)
Develop FTS and AFSS technical requirements in coordination with range safety
Contribute to range testing coordination
Participate in design reviews throughout vehicle system development
Evaluate risks and develop risk mitigation plans
Provide regular updates to the Avionics Chief Engineer and FTS/AFSS PM (weekly/monthly)
Support integration of complex aerospace systems
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments
Requirements:
Level II: Bachelors degree (B.S.) + 25 years engineering experience
Senior Level: Bachelors degree (B.S.) + 510 years engineering experience (
Staff Level: Bachelors degree (B.S.) + 1020 years engineering experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are acceptable
Engineering programming tools (e.g., MATLAB)
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Configuration management systems (Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, or equivalent)
Experience in one or more of these areas: electrical engineering, aircraft integration, or launch vehicle integration
Hands-on experience with FTS and/or AFSS components (receivers, batteries, safe-and-arm devices, ordnance, initiators)
Experience architecting avionics systems with COTS or in-house hardware
Familiarity with RCC-319 & RCC-324 requirements
Knowledge of Maximum Predicted Environments, Acceptance Testing, and Qualification Testing
Experience in technical aerospace leadership, including working with sub-contractors
Test planning and execution experience
Risk management experience
Ability to communicate technical challenges clearly to varied audiences
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Occasional travel (<10%) to support department initiatives
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of RF system design (link budgets, antennas, placement)
Familiarity with debris catalogs for breakup analysis
Experience developing environmental test specifications
Experience with max predicted environment instrumentation (accelerometers, thermocouples)
Engineering experience with C, C++, AGI STK, HFSS
Experience working with government agencies
Experience with air-launch programs
Aircraft prototype development experience, including releasing Engineering Definition and developing work instructions
Active security clearance
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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