Payload Safety Engineer - Space Systems

Telemetry Today LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Gym membership

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Houston, TX is seeking a Payload Safety Engineer to coordinate with payload developers and ensure safety processes are completed for flight and hazard report closure. The role reports to the Safety Manager within Operations and offers hybrid work in Houston.

Key tasks include reviewing payload data, developing safety packages, and guiding mitigation strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1–4 years of payload safety experience across mechanical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems engineering, or science.
• 1–4 years of direct payload safety experience with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Review Payload Data and develop Payload Safety Data Packages.
• Coordinate with the Payload Developer 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, including electrical, mechanical, thermal and other engineering disciplines as necessary.
• Ensure appropriate industrial/facility safety practices are in place and actively monitored.
• Participate in reviews, forums, and technical interchange meetings for payload safety issues.

Skills

Payload safety

Engineering drawings

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, systems engineering, or science

Job description

Voyager Technologies in Houston, TX is seeking a Payload Safety Engineer to coordinate with payload developers and ensure safety processes are completed for flight and hazard report closure. The role reports to the Safety Manager within Operations and offers hybrid work in Houston.

Key tasks include reviewing payload data, developing safety packages, and guiding mitigation strategies. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1–4 years of payload safety experience across mechanical,