Description

Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring a System Safety Engineer to support our Starlab Space Station development S&MA contract. This position is in Houston, Texas in support of our Commercial Space Division. Applicants should have knowledge of S&MA disciplines, S&MA 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, & 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 S&MA disciplines and engineering/management
Requirements:

A minimum of 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 8 years with a Master's Degree in science, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, aeronautics, safety, or a closely 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:

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 for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others
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
 

Travel Required:

Requires ability to travel domestically or internationally <10%
 

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, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://aptresearch.applicantpro.com/jobs/3941267-610717.html