Software System Safety Engineer

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States APT Research Full time

Houston, TX, USA | Full Time

Position Description Summary

APT Research is looking for a highly qualified Software 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 value s.

Responsibilities :

+ Support design reviews and requirements generation

+ Review & provide system/subsystem hazard analyses

+ Review & provide software safety analysis and identification of safety critical software

+ Review & generate hazard reports and safety assessments including supporting documentation

+ Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and software engineering/management

Required Experience/Education :

+ Bachelors of Science degree in a related field (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics disciplines) from an ABET-accredited institution

+ A Bachelors of Science degree with 8-12 years of experience or a Master's Degree with 6-10 years of experience is required

+ Experience in System Safety Engineering and Software Safety Engineering

+ Experience with commercial/NASA spacecraft

+ Knowledge in safety analysis such as System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).

+ Knowledge of software verification testing requirements

+ Understanding of Safety Review Process including the creation of Safety Data Packages (SDP's) and presentations

+ Knowledge of the Human Rating Certification requirements and process

+ Software safety experience in the aerospace industry; software safety experience at a NASA Center is 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.

+ Critically Important: Energy, attitude, and proactive spirit are a must

+ Critically Important: Ability to remain perpetually curious

Security Clearance Requirement:

+ US Citizenship

+ Ability to obtain a 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.

+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgement.

+ 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 at home 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.) 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, - and/or phone number 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.



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