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Houston, TX, USA | Full Time
Position Description Summary
APT Research is looking for a highly qualified System Safety Engineer to support our commercial spaceflight operations. This position is in Houston, TX with hybrid work flexibility.
We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for human spaceflight and all things "Safety and Mission Assurance." Joining APT and becoming an employee-owner provides a great opportunity to contribute to exciting programs/missions and work alongside internationally recognized experts in a world-class organization. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting a vast array of safety and mission assurance engineering analyses. 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 values.
Responsibilities:
Support design reviews and safety requirements generation
Review/Provide system/subsystem hazard analyses and assessments
Generate hazard reports/safety assessments including supporting documentation
Review/Provide system/subsystem Failure Mode and Effects analysis for hazard identification
Review/Provide Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management
Provide System Safety and S&MA Program oversight of vendors/suppliers
Serve as Safety Review Panel representative
Required Experience/Education:
Bachelors of Science degree in a related field(e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics disciplines) from an ABET-accredited institution
Bachelors Degree with 8-12 years of experience or a Masters Degree with 6-10 years experience is required
Experience in System Safety Engineering
Experience with Commercial/NASA spacecraft programs
Knowledge in safety analysis such as System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis and FTA
Knowledge of hazard control verification and safety testing
Understanding of Safety Review Process including creation of Safety Data Packages (SDP's) and presentations
Knowledge of the Human Rating Certification requirements and process
System Safety experience in the aerospace industry, system safety experience at a NASA Center highly desired
Must be able to work in an inclusive and communicative team environment (within both large and small teams), both internal employee's and with customers present
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgement
Critically Important: Energy, attitude, and proactive spirit are a must!
Critically Important: Ability to remain perpetually curious!
Security Clearance Requirement:
US Citizenship
Ability to get secret clearance if needed
Preferred Experience:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate well with different levels of management, including presentation skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver high quality products on schedule.
Ability to resolve complex problems and develop innovative solutions
Extensive knowledge of S&MA requirements development, verification, and validation (V&V), and closure.
Possess an interpersonal style that enhances productivity, promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and maintains effective working relationships with other organizations and customers.
Essential Job Functions:
Work Environment:
Hybrid: Mostly work from personal office. Attend meetings at customer location (Webster Tx) as required
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 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
This position is contingent upon contract funding
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, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.