Flight Safety Analyst
$90,000–$180,000 year
On-siteSanta Maria, California, United States
Job Summary
Analyze nominal and off-nominal vehicle trajectories to predict debris impacts from missile malfunctions and flight termination actions. Model ballistic and aerodynamic fragments, quantify launch system failure modes, and perform probabilistic risk analyses to determine statistical debris impact risk. Develop and validate flight safety risk mitigation products, including flight termination limit lines, hazard areas, and mission execution rules. For senior candidates, define analysis approaches, mentor analysts, and communicate complex safety methods to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Requires U.S. citizenship, Secret Clearance, and a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering with five years of range safety experience. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and trajectory tools is essential.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- ability to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (or similar STEM discipline)
- at least 5 years of relevant range safety experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with probability and statistics, data processing, and data analysis using standard software, such as Python and MATLAB, on large data sets
- Strong communication skills
- sound engineering judgment
- a drive for continued learning in a multidisciplinary mission-focused environment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with flight safety, range safety, debris risk analysis, launch and missile test operations, or similar mission assurance work
- Familiarity with Range Commanders Council (RCC) standards such as RCC 321 and RCC 319
- Proficiency with Linux shell commands, scripting, and high-performance computing workflows
- Proficiency with trajectory analysis tools such as TAOS or similar and knowledge of C++, Fortran, and other compiled languages used in scientific and engineering applications
- Familiarity with automated flight safety systems, including use of Core Autonomous Safety Software (CASS)
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