Test System Safety Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. Our long-term client relationship with NASA has a need for a Test System Safety Engineer to 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelors degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 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
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

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 test system environment is highly desired

Responsibilities

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