System Safety Engineer

The System Safety Engineer - Spacecraft/Payload will support the Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS) Contract at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the Science & Space Systems Assurance Branch through the identification and analysis of potential hazards associated with the integration of the Spacecraft and Payloads into the Space Launch System (SLS) Vehicle. Classify the identified risks in terms of severity and likelihood, and present results to the Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Management and other risk accepting authorities during development milestone reviews, Table-Top Safety Reviews (TTSR's), and other technical and SMA reviews in support of flight readiness and certification.
• Prepare and/or assess System Safety Program Plans to assure compliance with applicable Agency, Center and Program safety requirements.
• Review and assess SLS Program documentation (e.g., Contractor PWS, Data Requirement Deliverables, System Requirements Document, Contract End Item, Requirements Verification Compliance procedures, etc.) to assure that safety requirements are addressed in compliance with Agency, Center, and Program requirements.
• Participate in Trade Studies relative to design, development, operation, or mission events for assigned in-house and contracted projects, to assure compliance with safety requirements and to assure safety risks are identified, characterized, and mitigated.
• Assess proposed changes to SLS Program documentation to assure compliance with safety requirements. This assessment includes evaluation of the impacts to safety and hazard analyses and the effects on program or project risk.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations for acceptance of Non-compliance Reports, and Requests for Waiver/Deviations.
• Track to closure all System Safety Analysis Report (SSAR) review comments and Tabletop Safety Review (TTSR) Action Items and Agreements.
• Assess and support development of program or project verification plans and verification requirements (e.g., Verification Plans, Detailed Verification Objective (DVO) documents) to assure all safety verification requirements are properly included. Assess or generate safety verification compliance data to assure it clearly demonstrates compliance with the safety verification requirements and parent safety requirement. Track and/or monitor the implementation and validation of hazard controls in accordance with approved hazard reports and verification plans. Confirm/validate successful closure of hazard control verifications. Further, develop and present operational hazard control verification evidence to the responsible Safety Verification Board.
• Assess test and operating procedures to assure compliance with safety controls and safety verification requirements.
• Develop and present status reports to upper management during various program management reviews such as Certificate of Flight Readiness Review (COFR), Stage Operations Readiness Review (SORR), and Flight Readiness Review (FRR)
• Develop and provide input for SMASS Contract Data Requirement Deliverables (DRDs) as necessary (including weekly/Monthly activity notes, Management Status Reviews (MSRs), Performance Evaluation Board (PEB) inputs, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

• This position requires US Citizenship
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering, or a related field.
• Must have 10+ years of recent and related work experience.
• In lieu of degree: 14+ years of recent and related work experience will be considered.
• Must possess demonstrable experience in the identification and documentation of hazards, hazard controls, and proposing methods of verification/validation. Further, extensive experience in the performance of Fault Tree Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and/or similar types of system safety engineering analysis.
• Prior experience in the use of System Safety analysis tools such as CAFTA, Saphire, or similar software analysis tools.

DESIRED:

• Skilled in working with both contractor and NASA senior level engineering and Program/Project Managers in a professional manner and able to communicate complex safety and engineering issues in an understandable and diplomatic manner.
• Prior experience with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) processes and procedures is highly desired.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position offers a hybrid work schedule; some hours will be remote, and some hours will be in the office.
• The onsite office is located onsite at Marshall Spaceflight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville Alabama.
• This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
• This position may require some travel.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
• Must be organized with good time management skills.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
• Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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