Safety Mission Assurance Engineer (#3943818)

Position Description Summary:

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

Required Experience/Education:

• 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

Security Clearance Requirement:

• 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)

Preferred Experience/ skills:

• 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

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Office environment; Flight hardware processing and Ground support Testing Facilities
• Flexible schedule with hybrid onsite and remote schedule. Shift and/or weekend work are occasionally required to support launch integration activities.
• Requires ability to provide clear concise accurate and timely communication both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers management and customers

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <10%

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision make rational decisions and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability you may use the following email address and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research Inc.

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