Title:

Flight Safety Engineer

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The Johnson Space Center JSC) Human Health & Performance Contract (HHPC) has an opportunity for a recent STEM graduate to provide System Safety Engineering support to NASA by applying engineering skills and knowledge within the field of Human Spaceflight. The Safety Engineer will use qualitative methods to conduct Hazard Analyses on Flight hardware in accordance with Programmatic requirements in order to ensure that all hazards are identified and controlled. The selected candidate will work with the other members of the Flight Project team to design out or mitigate any hazards and establish robust verification methods (evidence) for hazard controls and will document the results of the Hazard Analysis in Hazard Report format and present the results to NASA Safety Review Panels. In addition, the Safety Engineer will represent the company and / or customer in outside discussions and technical forums while under the supervision of more seasoned engineer(s). Work is performed under general administrative and technical supervision and may entail other duties as required.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES• Plan, develop, and execute Safety-related project tasks throughout the project lifecycle.• Perform Hazard Analyses on multiple systems of moderate complexity.• Construct a defensible position to justify why the system is adequately safe to use in manned spaceflight applications.• Generate Hazard Reports and supporting documentation.• Communicate risks and recommend solutions to improve product safety to Project Management.• Work with design and test engineers to implement hazard controls and collect evidence of successful implementation.• Conduct Safety Reviews with NASA Safety Panels.• Participate in hardware design reviews.• Collaborate with other Safety Engineers to share knowledge and improve corporate expertise.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCERequired• Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics field plus 0-2 years' experience in related field

Desired• 0-2 years previous experience within NASA JSC community• 0-2 years previous experience in engineering projects for space or aerospace related systems

SKILLS / TRAININGRequired• Strong written and oral presentation skills• PC Skills in Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Desired• Hardware / software design life cycle• Failure prediction, estimation, and control methodology• Fundamentals of System Safety• Fundamentals of Systems Engineering• Human Factors in system design• Ability to develop logical arguments for engineering design concepts• Ability to understand complex designs and communicate concepts with other disciplines

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INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

A t KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.