Aerospace System Safety Engineer – NASA Flight Research

Colwyn Group; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colwyn Group is recruiting a System Safety Engineer to support NASA flight research programs. This onsite, mid- to senior-level role is based at Edwards, CA, following a 9/80 schedule with core hours 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

You will lead hazard analyses and safety plans, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across aerospace teams to ensure airworthiness and mission safety. The role emphasizes developing safety plans, maintaining CRM and hazard databases, and participating in reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physical Science, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in aerospace or complex systems safety is preferred.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide system safety expertise to engineering and project teams.
• Develop, document, and implement system safety plans for flight/ground ops.
• Maintain CRM, lessons learned, and reliability analyses.
• Lead SSWG discussions and drive hazard identification and mitigation.
• Develop and maintain project hazard databases and reporting.
• Support independent safety reviews and assessments.
• Participate in design reviews, flight readiness reviews, and meetings.
• Deliver system safety presentations to management and safety boards.

Skills

System safety

Hazard analysis

Risk management

Leadership

Mentoring

Systems engineering

FMEA

FTA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

3+ years of system safety experience

Advanced degree or military technical training

Tools

FMEA

FTA

Job description

Colwyn Group is recruiting a System Safety Engineer to support NASA flight research programs. This onsite, mid- to senior-level role is based at Edwards, CA, following a 9/80 schedule with core hours 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

You will lead hazard analyses and safety plans, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across aerospace teams to ensure airworthiness and mission safety. The role emphasizes developing safety plans, maintaining CRM and hazard databases, and participating in reviews.