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The Aerospace Corporation · 7 hours ago

EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) Senior Safety Engineer

Center, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) Senior Safety Engineer will be responsible for proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential safety hazards throughout the lifecycle of Artemis missions, ensuring the safety of astronauts and space systems through comprehensive risk assessments and safety oversight.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Safety Requirements Development: Translate identified risks into specific safety requirements that must be incorporated into project designs, procedures, and operations

Safety Panel Reviews: Lead and/or participate in EHP program/project safety panel reviews and to assess program compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement

Safety Oversight: Provide technical expertise and safety guidance to engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, reviewing design documents, test plans, and procedures for safety compliance

Risk Assessment: Perform comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards, analyze their likelihood and severity, and develop mitigation strategies for all aspects of a space program

Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with engineers, project managers, mission planners, and other stakeholders to integrate safety considerations into all aspects of the program

Qualification

Safety Requirements DevelopmentRisk AssessmentTechnical ExpertiseCollaboration with StakeholdersProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingDecision Making

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a technical discipline

10+ years' experience working in technical disciplines across large government programs

Excellent presentation and communications skills, including development of and briefing of decision packages and complex information in a succinct and polished manner

Ability to work within a diverse team environment with different engineering disciplines, where the team is distributed across multiple NASA and Aerospace Corporation organizations, projects and programs and you are the key safety POC

Ability to identify and communicate safety concerns to leadership in a diplomatic manner

Superior analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks and provide direction on competing priorities

Demonstrated success in integrations and team leadership

Deep understanding of HSF safety requirements and tools

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Preferred

An advanced degree from an accredited program in a technical discipline

20+ years' experience with NASA or on NASA commercial systems and international partners

Understanding of specific NASA EHP and Human Spaceflight topics

Extensive project management expertise

Demonstrated experience with collaborations supporting and leading multiple disciplines/specialties

Familiarity with space suit technology and safety, lunar surface mobility vehicles, and related hardware

Artemis program experience

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect