Safety Engineer (Launch Services Program 2

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Mission Assurance Engineer 2 to support the Launch Services Program (LSP) on the KSC Safety and Mission Assurance Support Services (SMASS IV) contract at Kennedy Space Center, FL. This person will provide mission assurance engineering expertise for NASA Safety Mission Assurance LSP division.

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.

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Support the NASA KSC Launch Services Program (LSP) SA-D Mission Assurance Branch
• Perform independent complex analyses and technical assessments of launch vehicle components/ system designs/ testing/ validation, and nonconformance resolution
• Provide independent technical recommendations of system/ component mission readiness
• Support LSP Watch item risk assessment: Participate in Hardware Acceptance Reviews, critical process assessments, and quality assessments of flight vehicles (ULA, SpaceX, etc.)
• Support technical input for engineering review boards, readiness reviews, and technical interchange meetings
• Support Launch vehicle certifications, including assessment of qualification and acceptance test procedures
• Provide real-time support of hardware verification testing, production floor activity, and launch operations oversight
• Ensure adherence to applicable acceptance and qualification standards

Required Experience/Education:

• Education: Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or Science (mechanical/ aerospace/ industrial)
• Experience: 4 years of related Engineering experience (direct engineering practices for launch vehicles)
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Must be able to interact and develop working relationships with various customers, peers, and management within and outside of KSC S&MA

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
• Position subject to a pre-employment drug test
• No secret clearance is required, but must be able to qualify for an unescorted badge (US Citizen required)

Preferred Experience:

• Expendable Launch Vehicle systems and subcomponent experience is highly desired in one or more of the following disciplines: Mechanical systems; structures; propulsion; and materials
• Experience preparing, presenting, and briefing technical assessments to NASA management
• Flight hardware acceptance/pedigree review experience
• Experience in engineering, safety, and quality requirements associated with NASA Launch Services Program (LSP) in the area of expendable launch vehicles
• Experience with risk management & risk assessments to ensure flight readiness of launch vehicle mechanical systems and assure adequate margin exists for risk acceptance and determining residual risk

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <15%

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Access flight hardware processing areas, climb stairs
• 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

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.