System Safety Engineer

Analytical Mechanics Associates; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) seeks a System Safety Engineer to lead and facilitate system safety and hazard management for NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center activities. This full-time role requires training to meet NASA System Safety standards and is onsite at AFRC in Edwards, CA.

You will guide risk assessments to an acceptable level for personnel, hardware, and missions. The SSE will participate in safety reviews, develop safety plans, and report hazard status to center

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in engineering or sciences per education section.
• Engineering technicians (non-degreed) with 20+ years' aerospace experience OR BS/MS with 5+ years experience, leadership a plus.
• All applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide System Safety expertise and develop/implement system safety plans for flight and ground operations.
• Maintain Continuous Risk Management (CRM) and analyze component reliability and maintainability.
• Lead projects through System Safety Working Group (SSWG) discussions and mitigate hazards.
• Develop and maintain project hazard database and support hazard reporting.
• Support review groups chartered for independent assessments of projects.
• Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and flight readiness reviews.
• Prepare presentations and hazard status for NASA center management or safety boards.
• Complete NASA and DoD safety training to meet competency requirements.

Skills

System safety

Hazard analysis

FMEA

FTA

Project leadership

NASA standards

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree (Aero/Elec/Mechanical/etc.)

Job description

AMA supports NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) on a variety of cutting edge and high value flight test and research activities of national and international importance. We are currently seeking a System Safety Engineer (SSE) to support NASA Armstrong's flight research activities. The SSE position directly supports NASA's airworthiness and safety review process. This is a full-time mid to senior‑level position to lead and facilitate system safety and hazard management in an organized, disciplined approach to the identification and mitigation of test safety hazards affecting personnel, hardware, and mission success to an acceptable level. The successful candidate will be required to undergo necessary training in NASA System Safety standards, policies, and practices to acquire the necessary NASA System Safety competency. This is an onsite position at Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA.

SSE Responsibilities

• Provide System Safety expertise to the Project Teams and facilitate the development, documentation, and implementation of system safety plans for flight and ground operations.
• Maintain Continuous Risk Management (CRM), capture lessons‑learned, and analyze component‑level reliability and maintainability.
• Manage and lead projects through System Safety Working Group (SSWG) discussions, capture project risks, hazards classification and mitigation formulation.
• Develop and maintain project hazard database and support project hazards reporting.
• Support review group(s) chartered to provide independent assessments of the project.
• Participate in project meetings, configuration control boards, design reviews, flight readiness reviews, etc.
• Prepare presentations and present project system safety hazard status in front of NASA center management and/or agency safety review boards as required.
• Complete a curriculum of NASA and DoD training to ensure system safety competency required by the various NASA operations.

Desirable Attributes

• Applies knowledge of engineering, technology and systems engineering concepts to the specific technical tasks.
• Able to mentor less experienced engineers in specific system safety process and principles.
• Exercises a high degree of originality and sound judgment in formulating, evaluating, and correlating broad engineering research concepts, guiding the analysis of unique problems.
• Able to apply standard methodologies but is capable of innovative thinking, problem‑solving, and independent judgment in resolving complex issues.
• Experience as a technical team member in the development, prototyping and flight testing of unique aerospace systems.
• Ability to apply safety analysis techniques such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for identifying failure modes in design, manufacturing, assembly, and operations is desirable.
• Solid leadership abilities to lead teams to identify, categorize, mitigate, and manage system safety risks (hazards) to personnel, mission systems and supporting systems.
• Experience in one or more of the following technology areas: aircraft systems, avionics hardware systems, software design, development and management, real‑time systems, Unmanned Aircraft Systems or system test and validation.

General Work Requirements

• Able to work a 9/80 2‑week work schedule with core hours between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm.
• May be required to travel occasionally.
• Compliance with AMA's Drug Free Workplace Policy.
• This is an onsite position at Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA.

Education & Experience Requirements

Professional degrees in Engineering (Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, and/or Mechanical), the Sciences (Mathematics, Chemistry, or Physics) or Technology (Electronics Technology, Computer Science, Human Factors, Safety, Industrial Engineering). Educational institutions must be accredited by one of the nationally recognized accreditation organizations. Military technical school certificates may be applied in lieu of equivalent degrees offered by civilian institutions. Non‑degreed candidates with uniquely applicable experience will be considered. One of the following is required for this position:

• Engineering Technicians (Non‑Degreed) with minimum 20 years' experience in aeronautical or aerospace design, analysis, or engineering; OR
• BS Degree or MS Degree in Engineering, Physical Science or Technology along with minimum 5 years related work experience. Leadership experience is a plus.

All applicants must be a US citizens or permanent US residents.

AMA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Salary range: $127k–$142k+

Company Information

Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) is a small business with over 60 years of experience specializing in aerospace engineering, science, analytics, information technology, and visualization solutions. We offer competitive salaries and a substantial benefits package, including paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave, salary deferrals into a 401(k)-matching plan with immediate vesting, tuition reimbursement, short‑ and long‑term disability plans, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options.