Position Description Summary
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APT Research is hiring a
System Safety Engineerto support our Starlab Space Station development SandMA contract. This position is in Houston, Texas in support of our Commercial Space Division. Applicants should have knowledge of SandMA disciplines, SandMA processes, and internal/external program interfaces and interactions. Experience with hazard report generation and hazard tracking required. Experience in preparing safety data packages that meet safety review panel criteria is required. Experience in presenting hazard reports to Safety Review Panel is highly desired.
JOIN US in this very exciting space adventure! This is a great position for someone looking for a career change or a position that provides technical growth.
Be a part of the development and design of the first commercial space station!
APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. 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, and Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.
The tasks include:
Support design reviews and requirements generation
Support system hazard analyses/software safety analyses
Mentor APT and customer safety engineers on safety data package development
Generate hazard reports and supporting documentation
Advise the customer in the conduct of safety panels
Integrate and coordinate with internal SandMA disciplines and engineering/management
Requirements
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A minimum of 15 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 13 years with a Master's Degree in science, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, aeronautics, safety, or
aclosely related technical discipline
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
Security Clearance Requirement:
US Citizenship Required
Must be able to obtain a Secret level clearance if needed
Preferred Experience:
NASA International Space Station
NASA Space Transportation System
NASA Programs, policy, requirements
NASA Safety Review Panel presentation experience
NASA Hazard Tracking Database experience
Work Environment
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Remote work with occasional meeting support at the customer facility in Houston, TX
Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
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
