Test System Safety Engineer

Barrios Technology•Houston, TX

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Barrios Technology is seeking a Test System Safety Engineer to support NASA's Engineering Crew and Thermal Systems Division. This role is crucial for ensuring safety in various short and long-duration test environments. The engineer will be responsible for developing hazard analyses, failure modes and effects analyses, and facility hazard analyses. This position is an integral part of the test team, contributing to test readiness reviews and collaborating with other Engineering Directorates. Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with over 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry, known for its people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus five (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
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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
This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.

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