Senior System Safety Engineer - Space Launch (9/80, Relocation)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Safety Engineer in Colorado to review vehicle and system specifications, perform risk assessments, and prepare safety documents for customers including the Air Force, NASA and commercial partners. You will perform independent assessments and contribute to cost-effective program decisions in a team-driven culture.

Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years' experience required; up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 2+ years of related work experience (Master's degree substitutes for 2 years of experience).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and maintain schedule adherence for assigned work scope.
• Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated group presentation skills.
• Limited domestic travel may be required (up to 25% depending on program needs).
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, if future business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Reviews launch vehicle and space vehicle system specifications and designs, their associated support equipment and facilities, and functional specifications and operations, to establish safety requirements and safety assessments for assigned systems.
• Performs independent assessments and provides recommendations to system design and operational procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Prepares safety documents as required to support ULA, Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
• Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
• Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and preventive/corrective actions.
• Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Skills

Project leadership

Independent work

Schedule management

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Safety Engineer in Colorado to review vehicle and system specifications, perform risk assessments, and prepare safety documents for customers including the Air Force, NASA and commercial partners. You will perform independent assessments and contribute to cost-effective program decisions in a team-driven culture.

Bachelor's in Engineering and 2+ years' experience required; up to 25% travel.