Overview

Our long-term client relationship with NASA has a need for aTest System Safety Engineerto support ongoing and future project testing needs within the Engineering Crew and Thermal Systems Division. This position is an integral member of the overall test team, providing guidance and analysis for various short and long-duration test environments. Working directly with the test teams, the position develops the required analysis, including a test hazard analysis and failure modes and effects analysis, based on the test articles and test environment criteria, and presents as a team member for test readiness reviews. This position also develops facility hazard analysis for the test equipment and pressure systems risk analysis and assists with other Engineering Directorates when requested.

Responsibilities

TheTest System Safety Engineerwill:

• Perform trade-off studies, analysis, and systems interfacing, as well as performance and coordination of analyses, testing, and verification efforts
• Analyze engineering concepts from requirements, mission needs, and/or system improvement needs
• Actively contribute to the Amentum safety culture of Beyond Zero and foster a strong environment of teamwork across all sections of the Facility and Test Department, as well as Amentum and NASA customers
• Review facility systems and associated support equipment, functional specifications, and operations, and establish risk levels and safety requirements for assigned tests and facilities
• Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria surrounding test hardware, system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazards
• Concurrently perform system safety engineering for multiple programs and projects, participate in project reviews, and ensure system safety tasks and responsibilities are identified and on schedule
• Create hazard analyses of facility hardware used in support of flight hardware testing using analytical techniques to include Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
• Develop hazard controls and verifications based on hazards identified
• Research, develop, and present completed analyses to facility managers and Test Readiness Review Board
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus five (5) years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Experience in performing hazard analyses and safety compliance in accordance with JPR 1700.1, JSC Safety and Health Handbook
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented approach
• Strong problem-solving capability and mentoring skills

Preferences:

• Electrical Engineering degree and extensive documented experience in a NASA or other space-related environment
• Working knowledge of NASA and industry safety codes, standards, and processes and their application in a facility testsystem environment is highly desired

Essential Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
• Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
• Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
• Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
• Thispositionmayrequiresomecommutingand travelingto other installations as needed.

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