# System Safety & Risk Assurance Engineer (Contract) at Gravitics

- Company: Gravitics
- What the company does: Gravitics, Inc. designs and manufactures large space structures, including orbital carriers, cargo logistics spacecraft, and space station modules. Backed by Type One Ventures.
- Company website: https://gravitics.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-18
- Apply by: 2026-10-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/graviticsinc/jobs/4374737009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/gravitics-system-safety-and-risk-assurance-engineer-contract/

## About the role

Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together.

## What they're looking for

- Hazard & Failure Analysis: Lead and support spacecraft system safety assessments, including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- Cross-Functional System Integration: Collaborate with Chief Engineers, Manufacturing, and Integration & Test teams to translate safety and mission assurance objectives into verifiable technical requirements
- Verification & Testing: Define and execute verification plans for hazard controls and fault-protection requirements through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, simulations, and fault injection
- Root Cause & Anomaly Resolution: Lead or participate in Failure Review Boards (FRBs), analyzing testing anomalies, waivers, deviations, and operational constraints for safety and mission impacts
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related technical STEM field
- Experience: 5+ years of direct experience in systems engineering, system safety, reliability engineering, or mission assurance within space system development

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