Flight Termination System Engineer (ONSITE)

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:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) + 2-5 years engineering experience

Senior Level:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) + 5-10 years engineering experience (

Staff Level:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) + 10-20 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 Take your career to new heights—apply today! #vij