Amentum · 14 hours ago
Test System Safety Engineer
US-TX-Houston
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelAmentum is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. They are seeking a Test System Safety Engineer to support ongoing and future project testing needs within the Engineering Crew and Thermal Systems Division, focusing on safety analysis and risk management for various test environments.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering with 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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
Founded in 2020
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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