HHiring Reality
← Space Kinetic

Spacecraft System Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer

Space Kinetic
Location
El Segundo, California
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or a related field.
  • 3–7 years of experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, autonomous systems, or other safety-critical systems.
  • Experience in system safety, reliability, fault management, mission assurance, or spacecraft systems engineering.
  • Knowledge of spacecraft subsystem interactions and end-to-end vehicle operations.
  • Experience with fault protection, hazard assessments, fault tree analyses, FMEAs, or similar methods.
  • Experience developing and verifying technical requirements across multiple engineering disciplines.
Nice to have
  • Experience with range safety and AFSPCMAN 91-710.
  • Knowledge of COTS space-rating assessments or low Earth orbit radiation risks.
  • Experience with spacecraft fault management, autonomous safing, or mission-recovery architectures.
  • Experience with fault injection, hardware-in-the-loop testing, Monte Carlo analysis, or mission simulations.
  • Experience supporting NASA, the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, or other government space programs.
What the job really is

As a System Engineer focusing on Safety and Fault Protection at Space Kinetic, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and reliability of space vehicles. Your day-to-day tasks will include performing hazard analyses, developing fault detection and recovery requirements, and supporting various safety assessments and investigations to mitigate mission risks.

Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits or perks listed in the posting.
  • The role requires a high level of commitment and may not conform to a traditional work schedule.
  • The salary range is provided, but individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis, which may lead to variability in compensation.
  • The company is a startup, which may involve risks and uncertainties typical of new ventures.
Job score2/5
Benefits1/5
Freshness1/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Space Kinetic?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.

Calculate resume scoreGenerate resume to apply
Job Link →