Astrion ยท 12 hours ago
Launch Systems Safety Analyst
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelAstrion is seeking a highly qualified Launch Systems Safety Analyst to provide system safety engineering and hazard analysis support for National Reconnaissance Office space vehicle programs. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety requirements and conducting safety reviews for launch systems and ground support equipment.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure implementation and compliance with applicable 30th/45th Space Wing Range Safety requirements for NRO space vehicle programs, support equipment, and facilities
Review and assess NRO Operations & Maintenance facility and equipment work authorization requests, including engineering change requests and preliminary project reviews
Review and assess safety data packages produced by satellite vehicle contractors, facility contractors, and other users of exclusive NRO facilities
Review and assess safety procedures and operational plans for space vehicle programs, launch vehicle integration, and O&M support activities
Participate in and support the development and tailoring of safety requirements documents in accordance with AFSPCMAN 91-710 or contract-equivalent standards
Conduct and support facility readiness walk-downs prior to space vehicle arrival and propellant operations
Review and assess contractor explosive procedures and site plans
Attend and participate in program reviews and working groups, including PDRs, CDRs, GOWGs, GORRs, TIMs, and splinter groups, to evaluate system safety compliance
Perform system safety hazard analyses related to ordnance, explosives, munitions, pyrotechnics, cryogenics, toxic and hypergolic propellants, high-pressure gases, radioactive materials, and other hazardous systems
Prepare, review, and approve hazardous processing procedures
Provide on-site safety monitoring of hazardous operations
Support pre-launch, launch, post-launch, range, and recovery operations as required
Perform additional system safety duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical Level III (T3) System Safety qualification
Experience performing system safety engineering for launch vehicles, spacecraft, or missile systems
Working knowledge of Air Force and Range Safety requirements, including AFSPCMAN 91-710 or contract equivalents
Experience conducting system safety hazard analyses for hazardous systems such as explosives, propellants, high-pressure systems, or cryogenics
Ability to review and assess safety data packages, procedures, and contractor deliverables
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interface with government and contractor stakeholders
Experience supporting safety reviews, readiness reviews, and design reviews
Preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Professional Engineer (PE)
Familiarity with NRO programs, SV System Safety design, and the NRO Safety Review Team process
Working knowledge of EWR 127-1 or 91-710 Range Safety requirements
Knowledge of nuclear safety and/or ionizing/non-ionizing radiation
Experience working in an integrated contracting team environment
Prior experience supporting launch operations at Space Wing or range facilities
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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