System Safety Engineer

nLogic•El Segundo, CA

7h•$113,100 - $166,500•Onsite

About The Position

nLogic is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join its MILSATCOM Systems Engineering team in El Segundo, California. The position supports next-generation space communication systems for the United States Space Force (USSF), providing System Safety and Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) support across advanced Military Satellite Communications programs. The engineer collaborates with government personnel, contractors, stakeholders, and engineering teams to identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks and support acquisition, certification, and systems engineering activities. The role supports the MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort, which provides Systems Engineering and Integration services for the Space Force’s Space Systems Command and its acquisition of secure, survivable, and protected MILSATCOM systems.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least 4 years of systems engineering experience.
At least 1 year of System Safety Engineering experience.
Familiarity with System Safety engineering practices, standards, regulations, and risk assessment processes.
Ability to effectively coordinate with stakeholders and customers.
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
Active Secret clearance or higher.
Experience supporting MILSATCOM programs, including AEHF, EPS, WGS, PTES, PTS, and FAB-T.
Experience supporting government space system programs.
Experience supporting Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) contracts.
Experience working with military personnel and DoD civilians.
INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP certification.
Knowledge of Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

Support the MSEIT System Safety Government Team by evaluating ESOH risks identified by government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain government System Safety documentation.
Review contractor hazard analyses, mitigation strategies, and safety assessments.
Conduct safety risk assessments in accordance with Space Force and program guidance.
Prepare safety documentation, including Programmatic Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Evaluations (PESHE), Space Debris Assessment Reports (SDAR), End of Life Plans (EOLP), and environmental analyses.
Support preparation and execution of Space Flight Worthiness certification activities.
Participate in technical reviews and provide recommendations regarding system safety compliance.
Develop acquisition briefings, technical papers, reports, and supporting documentation.
Collaborate with government civilians, contractors, FFRDC personnel, and members of the U.S. Space Force.