Payload System Safety Engineer
Core
Coordinate with Payload Developers to ensure safety processes are completed for flight and payload safety hazard report closure.
Role type
Payload System Safety Engineer
Builds
Payload Safety Data Packages, Safety Hazard Reports, and mitigation strategies for space and lunar missions.
Domain
Aerospace / National Security / Space Systems
Required skills
Payload safety processes, Systems engineering principles, Engineering drawing interpretation, Electrical schematics reading, Multi-discipline system analysis (mechanical, electrical, thermal), Safety review panel facilitation, Regulatory compliance (NASA/US Gov)
Preferred skills
Broad-based engineering experience in all major disciplines, Payload development or design experience, NASA badge, Knowledge of NASA Safety requirements (eHMST, IHS, SRAG)
Technologies
NASA eHMST, IHS, SRAG
Responsibilities
Review Payload Data and develop Payload Safety Data Packages, Coordinate with Payload Developers to acquire data necessary for safety compliance, Develop Payload Safety Hazard Reports and ensure their closure, Conduct reviews with Safety Review Panels, Provide detailed reports and recommendations for mitigation strategies, Prepare and present technical presentations, Review documents, operational scenarios, and subsequent changes for safety impact, Investigate and understand all payload systems for assigned hardware, Ensure appropriate industrial/facility safety practices are in place and actively monitored, Participate in reviews, forums, and technical interchange meetings for payload safety issues
Seniority
Mid-level (1-4 years experience)