Commercial Space - Aerospace Engineer ALL Levels

The mission of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) is to ensure protection of the public, property, and the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States during commercial launch or reentry activities, and to encourage, facilitate, and promote U.S. commercial space transportation. AST hires engineers at all levels focused in aerospace applications to support its safety responsibilities through the licensing and regulating of commercial space launches and reentries, and the operation of launch and reentry sites. As an aerospace engineer or in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST), you will work in the newest transportation sector and work on the latest developments for space flight, including private human space flight and space tourism. We are accepting resumes from applicants seeking challenging career opportunities.

As an Aerospace Engineer, you will support the analyses and conduct of safety evaluations for proposed space transportation activities that involve the launch or reentry of expendable and reusable launch vehicles and operation of launch and reentry sites. The analyses and evaluations include those aspects of the launch operations that may affect public safety such as reliability of critical systems and components, safety policies and procedures, and safety personnel and organization. Provide assistance for technical reviews regarding the adequacy of technical documents, analyses, procedures, or policies submitted by an applicant seeking a license, permit or safety approval. Support the conduct of safety inspections of commercial launch, reentry, and site operations to ensure that systems and processes do not pose unacceptable risks to the public and can operate in compliance with established safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. Provide assistance in enabling licensed and permitted operations to be safely and efficiently integrated into the National Airspace System. Assist in the development of regulatory requirements for new and existing technologies and concepts for commercial space transportation involving expendable and reusable launch vehicles. Assist with the initial interface for government and industry stakeholders as well as new commercial space transportation customers requiring FAA licensing. 

Must have an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Aerospace, System Safety, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and be a United States Citizen. A valid state driver’s license is required. Resumes must contain your name, mailing address, phone number and indicate United States Citizenship and Veterans Preference, SF-15 and/or Veterans Administration Verification if applicable. In addition, it must contain information about your current position, education (high schools, colleges or universities), work experiences and any other qualifications you may possess. Basic eligibility for the position will be determined from your application package.

For additional information about AST Aerospace Engineering Careers visit: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ast/careers/

To request additional information or submit your resume, please send an email to 9-AST-Comm-Space-Careers@faa.gov.