Designing autonomous Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) mechanisms, including fault protection state machines, monitors, and responses
Decomposing failure modes, effects, and criticality analyses (FMECA), fault tree analyses (FTA), and hazard analyses into the required system autonomy
Defining and modeling vehicle states, modes, conditions, activities, and functions
Leading cross-functional working groups with subsystem engineers to develop and integrate the required fault protection mechanisms
Supporting implementation of autonomous behaviors in flight software
Supporting the broader lunar program in the development of system of system models and timelines
Supporting systems safety work, as required

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related technical subject area
Highly knowledgeable of systems engineering practices, integration processes, and mission/safety critical systems
Strong ability and desire to analyze complex systems and deliver solutions to results-oriented problems
Excellent verbal, written, and graphical communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
5+ years of relevant experience preferred
M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, Software, Electrical, or related technical subject area preferred
Experience developing fault protection, FDIR, or autonomous response behaviors for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, or comparable complex systems preferred
Technical knowledge in multiple subsystems, particularly guidance navigation & control, and flight software preferred
Experience with full spacecraft design life cycle preferable
Experience working on large complex programs with multiple partners preferable

Systems Engineer III – Fault Management, Lunar Permanence

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