Trajectory Analysis Engineer, Flight Safety

About this role

Varda is looking for a Trajectory Analysis Engineer specializing in flight safety analysis and compliance for space missions. The role involves ensuring safety protocols and regulatory approvals are met while conducting analyses for safe reentry operations.

What you'll do

• Conduct flight safety analyses including trajectory modeling and debris containment.
• Implement regulatory strategies and methods for FAA launch and reentry authorizations.
• Perform functional hazard analyses and failure mode effects analyses.
• Serve as the Flight Safety engineer during mission rehearsals.
• Set technical safety limits for live operational scenarios.
• Manage regulatory deliverables related to mission reentry licenses.

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace or related engineering field.
• Experience managing complex engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Knowledge of risk management methodologies like FMEA and FHA.
• Aerospace systems integration experience.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations regarding safety.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in the innovative space industry.
• Cross-functional team collaboration with experts from various fields.
• Involvement in mission-critical operations.
• Contribute to the advancement of space commercialization.
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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