Aerospace Systems Engineer III – Fault Management, System Autonomy

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. Develop and manage fault management and system autonomy architecture across all mission phases .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,938 - $155,313 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fault management and system autonomy architecture, with a strong focus on aerospace systems engineering principles and processes. Capable of leading technical efforts in autonomous system design, analysis, and testing while ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards.

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Fault Management ArchitectureAutonomous System DesignSystems Engineering PrinciplesFMECA and Fault Tree AnalysisTS/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Fault-Tolerance StrategiesRedundancy ArchitectureEmbedded Software DesignSpacecraft Subsystems KnowledgeVerification and ValidationTrade StudiesHardware-in-the-Loop TestingSoftware-in-the-Loop Testing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkTask Management

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Engineering or PhysicsM.S. Degree in Relevant Field (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Aerospace System DevelopmentMission-Critical SystemsSafety and ReliabilityNational Security Spacecraft

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage fault management and system autonomy architecture across all mission phases
Establish fault management design principles and requirements
Define redundancy architecture, including cross-strapping and fault containment regions for integrated systems
Architect, design, and analyze autonomous behaviors, modes, and states
Plan and execute integrated system Fault Management and Autonomy Verification and Validation efforts
Monitor and approve fault management and autonomy design, development, and testing
Drive process improvements with ownership and urgency
Collaborate with the Blue Ring spacecraft Systems Engineering, Integration & Test team and the broader program
Provide technical leadership and contribute to innovative solutions for national security spacecraft missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent technical field
5+ years of experience with systems engineering principles and processes related to aerospace system development
Demonstrated experience with fault-tolerance strategies and architectures for safety- and mission-critical systems
Experience with autonomous system design, analysis, and testing
Familiarity with embedded software system design or operation
First-principles knowledge of major spacecraft subsystems
Familiarity with FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs)
Ability to form relationships with experts across engineering fields and provide constructive feedback on FMSA, safety, and reliability concerns
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Ability to balance several tasks simultaneously
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Willingness to travel 10–20%
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance required
U.S. citizenship, nationality, permanent residency, refugee status, or asylum status required under export control regulations
Preferred: M.S. degree in a relevant technical field
Preferred: Active TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred: Embedded software design knowledge or experience
Preferred: Experience defining and performing complex trade studies
Preferred: Experience with spaceflight system design, development, certification, and radiation environments/effects
Preferred: Experience with logical and physical architecture definition and decomposition
Preferred: Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, and company results; not guaranteed