Systems Safety Engineer

Stratolaunch; Mojave (CA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratolaunch seeks a Systems Safety Engineer to enhance safety processes and conduct hazard analyses for aerospace vehicles. This role involves working closely with engineering teams and requires strong communication and aerospace safety knowledge. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

9/80 schedule

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Aerospace System Safety experience required.
• Familiarity with Reliability Software Suite preferred.
• Experience with hazard analysis and safety assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the refinement and implementation of safety processes.
• Perform safety analyses including FTAs and FMEAs.
• Document risks and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of aerospace safety processes

Excellent attention to detail

Facilitation skills

Ability to work on initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution

Tools

Reliability Software Suite

MS Office

Job description

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Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

To achieve these great efforts, Stratolaunch needs a Systems Safety Engineer to evaluate the hazards and safety of the Stratolaunch architecture. This position will work with our Engineering and Operations team for our Talon programs and new-development launch vehicles. This position will be a part to full time, remote, contracting position..

In this role, the selected candidate will lead the refinement and implementation of Stratolaunch’s system safety processes. In addition, core responsibilities will include contributing to the design and development of aerospace vehicles and processes from a safety perspective, documenting various system safety analyses, building and maintaining Stratolaunch’s Hazard Database, and assisting with safety-related requirements management. This candidate must be comfortable working in a flight test environment. This position directly reports to our Principal System Safety Engineer. Candidates must have a strong engineering education background, a desire to work in aviation and aerospace safety, and excellent writing skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Analyze technical data with interpretation for application to safety assessments
• Perform FTAs, FMEAs, and other safety analyses on developmental systems
• Develop Test Hazard Analysis (THA) and Ground Hazard Analysis (GHA) alongside Responsible Engineers (REs)
• Author, review and update safety-related portions of all documentation
• Author, review and monitor Safety Derived Requirements
• Participate in the risk & change management processes for Stratolaunch
• Document risks and risk mitigation plans, and track risk changes over time
• Communicate regularly/comprehensively to the Principal Systems Safety Engineer and Vice President of Safety
• Travel, as needed, to support the department
  
  

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodations may be made by Stratolaunch to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of aerospace safety processes, (e.g. Hazard analysis, FMEAs, critical items list, and operational procedures evaluation)
• Knowledge of fundamental aerospace safety processes, skilled at creating fault trees, functional hazard analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, probabilistic risk analysis, reliability, and system safety analysis
• Excellent attention to detail
• Facilitation skills and ability to communicate effectively to varied audiences to gain support or resolve concerns
• Ability to work on their own initiative and prioritize tasking to fit within the business goals
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
  
  

Education & Experience

• Sr Level ($117,000-$153,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 5-10 years of Aerospace System Safety experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Staff Level ($152,500-$200,000): Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from accredited institution and 10-20 years of Aerospace System Safety experience, OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity in a Reliability Software Suite (e.g. Windchill, Isograph, NPRD)
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
  
  

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• This position is a full time position
• Location can be on-site or remote (as applicable)
• Travel estimated to be less than 10%
  
  

Benefits and our location(s):

• 9/80 schedule
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located 95 miles north of Los Angeles. To outsiders it may seem like it is the middle-of-nowhere, but it offers both affordability and central access to a variety of California’s best attractions and landmarks. Hikers will find themselves within a 2-3 hours distance of some of the best state and national parks, including Yosemite and Sequoia in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Skiers will delight in being closely distanced to world-class resorts at Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, and Big Bear. Beachgoers can find plenty of sand, sun, and sunsets at both Southern and Central California beaches like Ventura, Huntington, Santa Monica, and Pismo. The area also offers plenty of rural area for off-roading and horseback riding enthusiasts.

Not much for the outdoors and prefer the city life? You’re within a half day’s drive or less of Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, and San Francisco where you can find a variety of live entertainment, museums, tours, and historical sight-seeing. Theme parks are in abundance, with Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disneyland, and Knotts Berry Farm ready to meet the needs of rollercoaster thrill seekers.

Food and drink fanatics are in a haven of delectable choices. Wine aficionados will also find easy access to some of the state’s best vino in Paso Robles, Santa Ynez, and even more locally in Tehachapi and Agua Dulce. Beer fanatics will find some of the best West Coast IPAs at Bravery and Lucky Luke’s in Lancaster. Any food option you crave is covered, and we always recommend the authentic and fresh Mexican food that you won’t find anywhere else in the United States.

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at our company. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us, especially with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. For purposes of transparency, U.S. Citizenship may be required for some positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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