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We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Test System Safety Engineer to join the team!

We are actively searching for qualified candidates for this potential opening; however, we do not have assurance at this time when the position will be finalized and opened. Because we have strong reason to believe the position will be approved soon, we are proceeding with identifying qualified candidates and conducting interviews.

Our long-term client relationship with NASA has a need for a Test System Safety Engineer to support on-going and future project testing needs within the Engineering Crew and Thermal Systems Division. This position is an integral member of the overall test team, providing guidance and analysis for various short and long duration test environments. Working directly with the test teams, the position develops the required analysis, including a test hazard analysis and failure modes and effects analysis, based on the test articles and test environment criteria, and presents as a team member for test readiness reviews. This position also develops facility hazard analysis for the test equipment and pressure systems risk analysis and assists with other Engineering Directorates when requested.

The Test System Safety Engineer will:

• 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

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area

• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented approach.

• Self-Starter with strong scheduling ability

• Problem-solving capability and mentoring skills.

Requisition Preferences :

• Electrical or Mechanical 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.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable

• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)

• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.