Aerospace System Safety Engineer for NASA Flight Research

Colwyn Group; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability

Job summary

Colwyn Group is seeking a System Safety Engineer (Mid–Senior) to support NASA-aligned flight research programs in Edwards, CA, onsite with a 9/80 schedule. The role focuses on airworthiness, hazard management, and CRM across flight and ground operations.

Ideal candidates bring progressive system safety experience in aerospace, knowledge of FMEA/FTA, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while leading safety reviews and hazard mitigation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physical Science, or related field with 3+ years experience.
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Physical Science.
• Military technical school certification equivalent to engineering disciplines.
• Non-degreed candidates with uniquely applicable experience may be considered.
• Accepted fields include Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide system safety expertise to engineering and project teams.
• Develop, document, and implement system safety plans for flight and ground operations.
• Maintain CRM, lessons learned, and reliability analyses.
• Lead System Safety Working Group discussions and drive hazard mitigation.
• Develop and maintain project hazard databases and support hazard reporting.
• Support independent safety review groups and assessments.
• Participate in project meetings and design reviews.
• Deliver system safety presentations to management and safety boards.
• Complete required training in system safety standards and methodologies.

Skills

System safety

Hazard analysis

CRM methods

FMEA

FTA

Leadership

Mentoring

Real-time systems

Aerospace hardware

Flight testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years

Advanced degree in Engineering or Physical Science

Military technical school certification

Non-degreed with applicable experience

Job description

Colwyn Group is seeking a System Safety Engineer (Mid–Senior) to support NASA-aligned flight research programs in Edwards, CA, onsite with a 9/80 schedule. The role focuses on airworthiness, hazard management, and CRM across flight and ground operations.

Ideal candidates bring progressive system safety experience in aerospace, knowledge of FMEA/FTA, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while leading safety reviews and hazard mitigation activities.