System Safety Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holiday leave

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. is seeking a mid‑to‑senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety and hazard management for NASA AFRC at Edwards, California. This role emphasizes hands‑on safety analyses and risk assessment leadership.

You will mentor engineers, support safety reviews, and ensure compliance with NASA/DoD training requirements. A professional engineering degree with 5+ years of experience (or 20 years without a degree) is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires professional degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience with BS/MS; 20 years for non‑degreed tech.
• Demonstrated leadership in system safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead system safety and hazard management for NASA AFRC projects.
• Develop and maintain system safety plans and hazard databases.
• Support hazard reporting and safety reviews; participate in SSCGs and design reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers in safety processes and principles.
• Prepare and present hazard status to NASA center management.

Skills

System safety analysis

FMEA

FTA

Leadership

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

BS or MS in Engineering/Science/Technology

Accredited institution/training

Job description

Job Overview

AMA is a leading full‑service aerospace engineering and analytics company supporting NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC). The role is a full‑time, mid‑to‑senior level System Safety Engineer (SSE) who will lead and facilitate system safety and hazard management in support of NASA’s airworthiness and safety review process at AFRC, Edwards, California.

Responsibilities

• Provide system safety expertise to 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, capturing project risks, hazards classification, and mitigation formulation.
• Develop and maintain a project hazard database and support mandatory hazard reporting.
• Support independent assessment review groups chartered to examine the project.
• Participate in project meetings, configuration control boards, design reviews, flight readiness reviews, and similar forums.
• Prepare and present system‑safety hazard status to NASA center management and agency safety review boards as required.
• Complete required NASA and DoD training to maintain system safety competency.

Desired Attributes & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of engineering, technology, and systems‑engineering concepts applied to aerospace systems.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers in system safety processes and principles.
• Demonstrated originality, sound judgment, and analytical thinking in complex problem resolution.
• Experience in development, prototyping, or flight testing of unique aerospace systems.
• Proficiency with safety analysis techniques such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
• Leadership skills to guide teams in identifying, categorizing, mitigating, and managing system safety risks.
• Experience in at least one of the following technology areas: aircraft systems, avionics hardware, software design/development/management, real‑time systems, unmanned aircraft systems, or system test/validation.

General Work Requirements

• Work a 9/80 schedule with core hours 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; occasional travel may be required.
• Compliance with AMA’s Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Professional degree in Engineering (Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electronics, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical), Science (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics), or Technology (Electronics Technology, Computer Science, Human Factors, Safety, Industrial Engineering).
• Accredited institution or equivalent military technical training.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience with a BS or MS degree; alternatively, 20 years of experience for a non‑degreed Engineering Technician.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range: $127,000 – $142,000+.
• Paid personal and federally recognized holiday leave.
• 401(k) plan with salary deferral and employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

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 any other characteristic protected by law.