Safety Mission Assurance Engineer (#3943818)

APT Research • Cocoa Beach, FL

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

APT Research is hiring a Mid-level SMAE Safety Engineer to support Launch Services Program (LSP) on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS IV) contract at Kennedy Space Center, FL. This person will provide quality engineering expertise for NASA Safety Mission Assurance LSP division. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value. Responsibilities: Specific tasks include but are not limited to: Assure all Quality & Safety requirements are met to certify & complete successful mission campaigns such as: Mission Success, Hardware Acceptance, Flight Readiness, Safety & Mission Assurance, and Launch Vehicle Readiness reviews Serve as Safety or Quality engineer for processing operations, reviewing Work Authorizing Documents, and contractor safety processes and procedures for compliance with NASA and industry standards Assist the SMA Element Integration Engineers with the resolution of identified Safety issues and provide Safety Engineering and Occupational safety technical guidance Support mishap and close call investigations for events that occur within LSP facilities or by LSP contractors Assist the LSP Mishap process with processing and closure of NMIS entries Review Contractor-developed Mishap and Close Call Reports to ensure root cause analysis and associated corrective action plans are adequately addressed Develop and lead informative presentations on high visibility safety topics that require SMA leadership and LSP Program Chief Safety Officer (CSO) review and concurrence. May also provide formal briefings to Program stakeholders. Review fault trees to identify failure modes and assist in troubleshooting

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science (Engineering or Technical degree preferred)
• Experience: minimum 7 years' of experience (5 yrs. specific engineering experience with aerospace flight hardware or ground systems highly desired)
• Expendable Space Launch Vehicle system and subcomponent experience highly desired in one or more of the following disciplines: Mechanical systems; structures; propulsion
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
• Position subject to a pre-employment drug test
• Must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing and presenting, briefing safety issues, and technical assessments to NASA management
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills required for complex technical issues
• System Safety background with experience in operations, safety surveillance, and integrating flight hardware
• Experience performing SMA Hazard Analyses, creating Fault Trees, and assessing FMEAs
• Experience performing SMA mishaps and close call investigations
• Experience leading independent technical assessments and providing briefings to senior level management
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, requirements, and specifications
• Experience building relationships inside and outside organizational boundaries
• Strong written and oral communication skills including data visualization, presentation, and explanation of results

Responsibilities

• Assure all Quality & Safety requirements are met to certify & complete successful mission campaigns such as: Mission Success, Hardware Acceptance, Flight Readiness, Safety & Mission Assurance, and Launch Vehicle Readiness reviews
• Serve as Safety or Quality engineer for processing operations, reviewing Work Authorizing Documents, and contractor safety processes and procedures for compliance with NASA and industry standards
• Assist the SMA Element Integration Engineers with the resolution of identified Safety issues and provide Safety Engineering and Occupational safety technical guidance
• Support mishap and close call investigations for events that occur within LSP facilities or by LSP contractors
• Assist the LSP Mishap process with processing and closure of NMIS entries
• Review Contractor-developed Mishap and Close Call Reports to ensure root cause analysis and associated corrective action plans are adequately addressed
• Develop and lead informative presentations on high visibility safety topics that require SMA leadership and LSP Program Chief Safety Officer (CSO) review and concurrence.
• May also provide formal briefings to Program stakeholders.
• Review fault trees to identify failure modes and assist in troubleshooting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level