EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) Senior Safety Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Building on The Aerospace Corporation's reputation as a trusted, impartial advisor with integrity and dedication to mission success, the Civil Systems Group (CSG) combines deep technical expertise with market-leading innovation to help our customers solve complex systems engineering and integration challenges. CSG is organized by core customer-facing lines of business to manage and grow programs within NASA, NOAA, USGS, and the NNSA, while extending our capabilities to other civilian federal government agencies fully integrated within Aerospace processes, regulations, and values.

Within CSG, the Human Exploration and Space Flight (HESF) Division supports our NASA customer in all aspects of human space flight. We are looking for an EVA and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP) Senior Safety Engineer (Senior Project Engineer- Technical Project Management). This role will be responsible for proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential safety hazards throughout the lifecycle of Artemis missions, ensuring the safety of astronauts, space systems, ground systems, and mission objectives by conducting thorough risk assessments, developing safety requirements, and providing expert safety oversight during design, development, testing, and operations phases to ensure compliance.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site in Houston, TX, at Johnson Space Center

What You'll Be Doing

• Safety Requirements Development : Translate identified risks into specific safety requirements that must be incorporated into project designs, procedures, and operations.
• Safety Panel Reviews : Lead and / or participate in EHP program / project safety panel reviews and to assess program compliance with safety standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Safety Oversight : Provide technical expertise and safety guidance to engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, reviewing design documents, test plans, and procedures for safety compliance.
• Risk Assessment : Perform comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential hazards, analyze their likelihood and severity, and develop mitigation strategies for all aspects of a space program.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders : Work closely with engineers, project managers, mission planners, and other stakeholders to integrate safety considerations into all aspects of the program.

What You Need to be Successful : Senior Project Engineer- Technical Project Management

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