Systems Safety Engineer

Astrion • El Segundo, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a mid-level Systems Safety Engineer in El Segundo, California, to provide technical analysis of systems, range, and space safety requirements, standards, and hazards associated with launch vehicle design, operations, recovery, refurbishment, ground support equipment and hardware, facilities, and processing for Space Force National Security Space Launches. The role supports Astrion’s Space Access Business Unit contract providing cradle-to-grave support to the United States Space Force Space Systems Command Launch Systems Enterprise Directorates’ National Security Space Launch program.

The engineer will conduct launch systems safety engineering and provide technical recommendations to the Space Force. Work includes evaluating safety documentation and Launch Service Provider (LSP) activities, assessing hazards and safety components, verifying requirements and compliance, communicating findings to the U.S. Government, and supporting mission and launch reviews and operations. The role is full-time, located in El Segundo, and requires an active DoD Secret clearance. Travel is as needed.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience in relevant fields, including at least three years of NSSL, launch/range, DoD, NASA, or industry-equivalent systems safety experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• Understand launch vehicle processes and practices, launch sites, preparation flows, and day-of-launch procedures.
• Familiarity with Space Force programs, Launch Vehicle System Safety design, and the launch safety review process.
• Working knowledge of range safety requirements and implementation of applicable 30th/45th Space Wing range safety requirements for space vehicle programs, support equipment/hardware, and facilities.
• Knowledge of space safety, including orbital debris mitigation and the Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices (ODMSP).
• Experience working in an integrated contracting environment or team.
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882, Department of Defense Standard Practice of System Safety.
• General understanding of National Space Systems Launch vehicle launch interface requirements, launch transportation, and processing requirements.
• Experience interfacing with the Space Force, NASA, or other government organizations.
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct launch systems safety engineering and report recommendations to the Space Force.
• Evaluate and update System Safety documentation, including System Safety Management Plans and Programmatic Environmental Safety and Health Evaluations, and determine compliance with applicable DoD and Air Force requirements.
• Evaluate LSP documentation and activities for technical compliance with applicable system safety requirements, document discrepancies for the U.S. Government, and prepare related products such as waiver packages, risk assessments, Space Debris Assessment Reports, and assessments of LVM products.
• Analyze the design and testing of launch vehicle flight termination systems and other critical safety components, and provide written recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Assess LSP hazard analyses to verify hazards are identified and mitigated, and report findings to the U.S. Government.
• Evaluate mission-unique EWR 127-1 or AFSPCMAN 91-710 requirements and provide technical assessments of discrepancies and potential cost impacts.
• Assess and report open launch and range safety items and provide written recommendations for their disposition.
• Verify and validate launch, payload, and mission safety requirements.
• Communicate with DoD and LSP organizations to gather data and status.
• Develop, track, maintain, and communicate technical progress and mission schedules.
• Prepare and present weekly technical status reports.
• Develop products for and support flight worthiness review and approval.
• Support LSP design and mission reviews, launch site rehearsals, and day-of-launch activities.
• Participate in System Safety Working Groups and annual System Safety Groups.

What This Job Offers

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