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Apex Systems

Systems Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

Job#: 3046015 Systems Engineer Location: Orlando, Florida (On-site) Role Overview This position is ... Design and integrate real-time simulation models (aerodynamics, flight controls, propulsion, and ...

The Aerospace Corporation

Perform technical assessments of Falcon flight and ground systems hardware during refurbishment ... Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, mathematics or related technical field * 12 or ...

Zone 5 Technologies

Chief Engineer

Fort Walton Beach, FL · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. Zone 5 is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the ...

Starfish

Systems Engineer

Eglin, FL · On-site

Experience supporting test, flight, and operational readiness activities. * Proficiency conducting ... Systems Engineering Plans, System Safety Analyses, PESHE, and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.

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What does a flight systems engineer do?

A Flight Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining the systems that ensure the safe and efficient operation of aircraft or spacecraft. This includes avionics, propulsion, navigation, communication, and control systems. They work closely with other engineers and teams to integrate various subsystems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure all systems meet safety and regulatory standards. Flight Systems Engineers are crucial in both the development and operation phases, ensuring that vehicles perform reliably throughout their lifecycle.

What are the typical challenges faced by a flight systems engineer when integrating new avionics technology into existing aircraft?

Flight Systems Engineers often encounter challenges such as ensuring compatibility between new avionics systems and legacy aircraft components, adhering to rigorous safety and certification standards, and managing limited documentation for older systems. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including software developers, test engineers, and regulatory authorities—is essential to address these obstacles effectively. Success in this area requires strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and clear communication across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight systems engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Systems Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering, systems analysis, and flight dynamics, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and flight simulation software, as well as knowledge of regulatory standards such as DO-178C, is essential. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help you collaborate effectively and address complex technical challenges. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of flight systems in demanding aerospace environments.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Flight Systems Engineer jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Flight Systems Engineer job openings:

Spacecraft Power and Electrical Systems Engineer

Titusville, FL • On-site

Associates Systems LLC
Engineering Professional Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Power and Electrical Systems Engineer (Spacecraft / Flight Systems)
Onsite Kennedy Space Center /  Florida- No hybrid or remote is available.
NASA or AEROSPACE Exp
US Citizens or Perm Residents Only
These are immediate interviews for the right candidates.
Power and Electrical Systems Engineer (Spacecraft / Flight Systems)
We are looking for a Power and Electrical Systems Engineer (Spacecraft / Flight Systems) to join our team supporting advanced spaceflight programs.
The Power and Electrical Systems Engineer supports the end-to-end development, analysis, integration, and verification of power generation, energy storage, distribution, and electrical interconnect systems for spaceflight applications. This role encompasses critical electrical subsystems including spaceflight battery design and safety, power electronics, power distribution, and flight-qualified wire harnesses and cabling.
The engineer will work across the spacecraft lifecycle, from concept and requirements development through design, analysis, qualification, integration, test, and flight operations. The role also includes reviewing engineering analyses and technical data, evaluating test results, identifying technical risks, and developing recommendations to support sound engineering and mission decisions.
Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze spacecraft Electrical Power Subsystems (EPS), including solar array interfaces, maximum power point tracking (MPPT), power conditioning, and regulated/unregulated distribution buses.
  • Analyze cell-balancing circuits, overcurrent/under-voltage protection, and fault containment strategies adhering to applicable spaceflight safety standards, including thermal runaway containment.
  • Review and analyze flight wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and interconnect architectures for inter-subsystem power and high-speed data transmission.
  • Ensure system compliance with electromagnetic compatibility and interference (EMC/EMI) requirements, grounding architectures, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention.
  • Evaluate and correlate analytical models, simulation results, and empirical test data to assess system and hardware performance.
  • Review and independently assess spacecraft power and electrical system designs, analyses, test results, and technical documentation to evaluate performance, compliance, and technical risk.
  • Develop, review, and assess system and subsystem requirements, verification methods, and verification evidence for power and electrical systems.
  • Support qualification, acceptance, integration, and functional testing of flight electrical and power hardware, including evaluation of test approaches and results.
  • Participate in electrical system anomaly and failure investigations, including root-cause analysis, contributing-cause assessment, and evaluation of corrective actions.
  • Evaluate electrical hardware performance across expected operational and non-operational environments and support determination of appropriate qualification and acceptance approaches.
  • Collaborate across spacecraft disciplines to evaluate electrical interfaces and interactions with avionics, thermal, propulsion, structures, flight software, guidance, navigation and control, and other spacecraft systems.
  • Communicate technical findings, risks, uncertainties, and recommendations through technical reviews, written assessments, and presentations to engineering and program leadership.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical power systems, battery engineering, electrical integration, harness/interconnect design, or related aerospace electrical engineering.
  • Experience with spacecraft or flight hardware development, integration, test, qualification, or operations is highly desired.
Software & Technical Toolset
  • Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, or Mentor Graphics / Siemens Xpedition.
  • Experience with harness and mechanical CAD integration tools such as Siemens Capital, Zuken E3.series, SolidWorks Electrical / Routing, Autodesk Inventor Cable & Harness, or CATIA Electrical Harness Design.
  • Experience with circuit modeling and simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, or Simscape Electrical.
  • Experience with electrical system modeling, circuit simulation, schematic capture, harness design, or related engineering tools.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting flight hardware from concept through launch and on-orbit operations.
  • Experience evaluating engineering designs, analyses, verification results, and test data for complex spacecraft electrical systems.
  • Experience working across multiple spacecraft engineering disciplines and evaluating system-level electrical interfaces and interactions.
  • Experience with technical reviews, anomaly investigations, qualification testing, or flight hardware acceptance.
  • Experience with spacecraft electrical power systems, flight batteries, power electronics, electrical grounding, EMI/EMC, or instrumentation and telemetry systems.

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