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System Safety Engineer, Level 3
Northrop Grumman. Support system safety activities associated with qualification, production, test, and flight readiness of Solid Rocket Boosters used in NASA’s Space Launch System Program .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in system safety activities, including Hazard Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Probabilistic Risk Assessments, while effectively communicating with stakeholders and supporting NASA's Space Launch System Program. Holds a strong understanding of spacecraft design and safety compliance standards.
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System Safety ExpertiseHazard AnalysisProbabilistic Risk AssessmentMIL-STD-882E ExperienceTechnical Writing Skills
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Hard Skills
System Safety Artifacts DevelopmentFailure Modes And Effects AnalysisFault Tree AnalysisRisk ManagementSoftware Safety AnalysisSafety Requirements ApprovalQuality InspectionsManufacturing Processes UnderstandingDesign Intent UnderstandingProcess Controls
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
EPLMNG TRIOTetraCAFTA
Certifications & Qualifications
INCOSE CSEPCSP
Industry Keywords
NASASpace Launch SystemAFSPCMAN 91-710Range Safety ComplianceOSHA StandardsU.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceLaunch Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support system safety activities associated with qualification, production, test, and flight readiness of Solid Rocket Boosters used in NASA’s Space Launch System Program
- Coordinate with programs and other stakeholders on system safety activities
- Interact with the NASA customer and provide vital vehicle risk data from Hazard Analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and Probabilistic Risk Assessments
- Participate in subsystem Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and provide system safety expertise
- Understand the product’s design intent, failure modes, requirements, specifications, manufacturing processes, process controls, and quality inspections
- Directly support and interface with the NASA customer and their government representative (DCMA)
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
- Understanding of and experience with MIL-STD-882E
- Experience developing, reviewing, updating, and approving system safety artifacts and system safety requirements, including SSPP, PHA, FHA, SHA/SSHA, FTA, SAR, Software Safety Analysis, and MSPSP
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and Range Safety compliance
- Familiarity/experience with Probabilistic Risk Assessment, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, Hazards Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Risk Management
- Ability to work independently and effectively communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers
- Strong technical writing skills
- General understanding of spacecraft design and operation
- Preferred: understanding of launch operations
- Preferred: experience developing safety analyses supporting on-orbit operations
- Preferred: working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910)
- INCOSE CSEP or CSP certification preferred
- Preferred: CAFTA fault tree experience
- Preferred: EPLM or similar PLM tool experience
- Preferred: NG TRIO, Tetra, or similar risk management tool experience
- U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance may be available
- Overtime eligibility may apply depending on position
- Shift differential may apply depending on position
- Discretionary bonus may be available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business