Systems Safety Engineer

Overview

SYSTEMS SAFETY ENGINEER

LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

JOB STATUS: Full-Time
SALARY: $140,000-$150,000

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a SYSTEMS SAFETY ENGINEER located at EL SEGUNDO, CA.

This is considered a mid-level technical position. Provides technical analysis of systems, range, and space safety requirements, standards, and hazards associated with launch vehicle design, operations, recovery, refurbishment, and ground support equipment/hardware, facilities, and processing for Space Force National Security Space Launches.

Astrion's Space Access Business Unit is recruiting highly talented candidates to support a contract that provides cradle to grave support to the United States Space Force Space and Systems Command (SSC) Launch Systems Enterprise Directorates National Security Space Launch (NSSL). We assist the Space Force by supporting a multitude of areas, including Systems Engineering & Integration, Acquisition & Program Management Support, Mission Integration Management, System Safety & Environmental Engineering, Systems Security & Information Assurance, Launch Schedule and Risk Management, Certification of New Entrant Launch Vehicles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• 7 years' experience in relevant fields with at least 3 years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent systems safety experience
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Individuals in this role must understand launch vehicle processes and practices, launch sites, preparations flow and day-of-launch procedures.
• Familiarity with Space Force programs and Launch Vehicle System Safety design as well as launch safety review process
• Working knowledge of range safety requirements and ensures implementation of applicable 30th/45th Space Wing range safety requirements for space vehicle programs, support equipment/hardware and facilities
• Knowledge of space safety to include orbital debris mitigation and knowledge of the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices (ODMSP) standard.
• Experience working in an integrated contracting environment/team
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 Department of Defense Standard Practice of system safety
• Participate in System Safety Working Groups and annual System Safety Groups
• General understanding of the National Space Systems Launch vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation and processing requirements.
• Space Force, NASA, other Government interface
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and Share Point

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct launch systems safety engineering for activities and report recommendations to the Space Force. Evaluate and update the System Safety documentation (e.g. System Safety Management Plan (SSMP) and Programmatic Environmental Safety and Health Evaluations (PESHE)) IAW National Security Space Acquisition Policy Interim Guidance for DoD Space System Acquisition Process, and AFI 91-202 AFSPCSUP1, and determine compliance with applicable DoD and AF requirements.
• Evaluate Launch Service Provider (LSP) documentation and activities and report whether they are in technical compliance with applicable system safety requirements (e.g. EWR 127-1, AFSPCMAN 91-710, MIL-STD-882E, and AFI 91-202 AFSPCSUP1) and provide the USG with written documentation of discrepancies. Other products may include but are not limited to waiver packages, risk assessments, Space Debris Assessment Reports (SDARs), assessment of LVM products, etc.
• Analyze the design and testing of launch vehicle flight termination systems and other critical safety components to provide the USG with written recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Assess the LSP's hazard analyses to verify all hazards are properly identified and mitigated; findings shall be reported to the USG.
• Evaluate mission-unique EWR 127-1 or AFSPCMAN 91-710 requirements and provide the USG with a technical assessment of discrepancies and potential cost impacts.
• Assess and report on open launch and range safety items and provide the USG with written recommendations for disposition of the open items.
• Verify and validate launch, payload, and mission safety requirements.
• Effectively communicate with multiple DoD and LSP organizations to gather data and status.
• Develop, track, maintain, and communicate technical progress and schedule of missions.
• Provide and present weekly technical status reports.
• Develop products for and support flight worthiness review and approval.
• Support Launch Service Provider design and mission reviews, launch site rehearsals, and day-of-launch activities>

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