Onsite in Southeast Houston, TX 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.
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 safety culture and foster a strong environment of teamwork across all sections of the Facility and Test Department, as well as 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:
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.
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
Requisition Preferences:
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