Space Launch System Safety Engineer

Space Systems Command; Vandenberg Village (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Systems Command is seeking a System Safety Engineer for SLD 30 to drive mission safety across space lift missions, applying SSCMAN 91-710 Range Safety Requirements and MIL-STD-882E standards. The role includes leading hazard analyses, developing safety requirements, and guiding risk management from design through launch.

The ideal candidate will author, review and monitor safety artifacts, communicate with Space Force Leadership, and travel as needed to support mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/defense system safety.
• Familiar with SSCMAN 91-710 Range Safety Requirements.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E System Safety programs & risk assessment processes.
• Experience generating System Safety Program Plans (SSPP) and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR).
• Strong communication with varied audiences to gain support and resolve concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazard analyses and safety-derived requirements for hardware and software.
• Manage mission risk profiles and track risk changes over time.
• Deliver technical briefings directly to Space Force Leadership and industry groups.
• Provide guidance to engineering teams and suppliers on system safety engineering.
• Review and monitor safety artifacts and participate in risk/change management.

Skills

System safety

SSCMAN 91-710

MIL-STD-882E

Hazard analysis

Safety requirements

Technical briefing

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Space Systems Command is seeking a System Safety Engineer for SLD 30 to drive mission safety across space lift missions, applying SSCMAN 91-710 Range Safety Requirements and MIL-STD-882E standards. The role includes leading hazard analyses, developing safety requirements, and guiding risk management from design through launch.

The ideal candidate will author, review and monitor safety artifacts, communicate with Space Force Leadership, and travel as needed to support mission requirements.