Spacecraft Systems Technical Analyst: System Safety/Reliability

ARES is seeking a technical, hands-on Spacecraft Systems Technical Analyst to join an engineering team supporting Blue Origin and NASA's Human Landing System (HLS) Program. The selected candidate will perform System Engineering analyses, including development of Hazard Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), and reliability assessments to support HLS element design and development.

This is a hybrid position with a preferred location near Blue Origin's Denver, CO facility to enable in-person collaboration; however, fully remote arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Hazard Analyses for flight-critical systems encompassing both ground and flight operations.
• Develop Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to identify, assess, and prioritize potential failure modes and their effects on system performance and safety.
• Perform reliability assessments to evaluate the system's ability to accomplish its intended function throughout mission operations.

Required Qualifications

• Direct, recent and technical experience with spacecraft or launch vehicles subsystems.
• Ability to review schematics, ICDs, drawings, and design data to evaluate failure scenarios, their system interactions and operational responses
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills for complex system evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with management, customers, and technical peers.
• Proven time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commitment to achieving outstanding customer results and high-quality technical deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting hazard analyses, FMEA, or reliability assessments for aerospace systems.
• Direct contribution to a NASA Safety Review Panel (SRP) or equivalent human-rating certification process

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or a related technical field, with 3+ years of professional experience in engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Multiple positions are available for both experienced professionals and early-career engineers

ARES Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).