Senior System Safety Engineer

Axiom Space fosters a diverse environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic Senior System Safety Engineer who is fueled by problem-solving, continuously curious, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

SUMMARY: Our team is looking for an energetic and organized Senior System Safety Engineer who will be an integral participant in the design/development process and are responsible for leading and performing safety analyses to identify, resolve/mitigate hazards and identify risks in human flight space systems. In this role, you will work with a multi-disciplinary team responsible for Flight Systems Safety, and you will interface with hardware engineers, safety engineers, and representatives from other subsystems to plan, document, and execute effective strategies for eliminating and/or minimizing risk.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mentoring on-staff System Safety Engineers on S&MA processes and best practices
• Conducting system level hazard analysis for the Axiom Station, Axiom Exploration Extravehicular Activity System (AxEVAS) or payloads on Private Astronaut Missions to the International Space Station (ISS) implementation
• Conducting Safety Analyses/documenting results (Preliminary Hazards Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Hazard Tracking, Functional Hazard, Fault Tree, and Safety Assessments)
• Generation of Hazard Reports, defining hazard causes and their mitigation/control strategies
• Assist with the definition and maintenance of system level control strategies, including Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) strategies, hazardous mitigation, and system
• Participate in and support the System Safety Working Groups, Safety Review Panels, Technical Interchange and Change Review Board meetings
• Coordinating with verification and validation (V&V) personnel to ensure safety-critical requirements are tested at an acceptable level of rigor
• Perform anomaly and nonconformance analysis, tracking and resolution verification
• Develop S&MA reports/presentations to S&MA and program leadership
• Develop System Safety engineering processes and procedures
• Provide support to all Axiom programs as required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• 15 years of experience as a Systems Safety Engineer in the human spaceflight field
• 3+ years of experience working with NASA Safety Review Panels (SRP)
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science, or other technical related field
• Experience developing and reviewing hazard analyses, fault trees, and safety assessments
• Planning, performing analyses, and reporting results

Essential Functions

• Work Environment: Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Skills

• Experience designing to and/or assessing system safety per relevant NASA requirements and best-practices
• Familiarity with NASA Safety &Mission Assurance (S&MA) and SRP processes, practices, and requirements
• Knowledge of best practices for hardware safety, and verification and validation
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Excellent communication skill, verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills
• Result oriented personality with a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources
• Teamwork – Eager and able to work in a collaborative and cross-disciplinary fashion in a fast-paced, dynamic, and deadline-oriented environment

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.