Senior Space Safety Engineer - NASA-Certified Systems

Gravitics, Inc; Seattle, Denver, Houston (WA, CO, TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Lead System Safety Engineer to own the system safety lifecycle for pressurized spacecraft and modular orbital structures. You will author hazard analyses, safety data packages, and serve as the primary safety representative before NASA safety review panels.

You will work closely with systems, avionics, propulsion, and software teams to ensure safety is embedded in design, verification, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, systems engineering, or closely related field.
• 7+ years in aerospace system safety or related engineering with hazard reports approved by NASA.
• Hands-on hazard reports, fault tree analysis, and FMECA; demonstrate fault tolerance for critical hazards.
• Knowledge of SSP 50808, SSP 30599, SSP 30309, NPR 8715.3, NPR 8705.2.
• Technical understanding of pressurized systems, propellant systems, and battery safety.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive design with safety in mind.
• U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual per ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard analyses and author hazard reports with causes, controls, and verifications.
• Own SSPP development, hazard baselines, tracking, and safety verification logs.
• Represent safety in reviews with station operators and NASA panels.
• Verify safety requirements across hardware, software, and procedures.
• Guide safety influence in design trades and open early hazard-driven decisions.
• Mentor additional safety engineers as the organization grows.

Skills

Hazard analysis

FHA

FTA

FMECA

Safety verification

System safety leadership

Execution mind-set

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Gravitics, Inc in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking a Lead System Safety Engineer to own the system safety lifecycle for pressurized spacecraft and modular orbital structures. You will author hazard analyses, safety data packages, and serve as the primary safety representative before NASA safety review panels.

You will work closely with systems, avionics, propulsion, and software teams to ensure safety is embedded in design, verification, and operations.