Senior Avionics Safety Engineer — Space Launch Systems

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision insurance

Disability benefits

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Avionics System Safety Engineer to support NASA's space program in Huntsville. Responsibilities include evaluating avionics hazard analyses, authoring safety reports, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's in engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience in system safety engineering. Strong analytical skills and the ability to operate within multidisciplinary teams are essential. The position is onsite with a 9/80 schedule, offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of recent and related work experience in system safety engineering.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience developing/reviewing hazard analyses and safety data packages.
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and mitigate lifecycle risks for complex engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate Prime Contractor-provided avionics hazard analyses and safety products.
• Lead/author hazard analysis for avionics support equipment and facilities.
• Participate in milestone reviews and safety reviews.

Skills

System safety engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAFTA/SAPHIRE

FMEA/Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Job description

A defense contractor is seeking a Senior Avionics System Safety Engineer to support NASA's space program in Huntsville. Responsibilities include evaluating avionics hazard analyses, authoring safety reports, and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's in engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience in system safety engineering. Strong analytical skills and the ability to operate within multidisciplinary teams are essential. The position is onsite with a 9/80 schedule, offering competitive benefits.