Senior System Safety Engineer

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APT Research is hiring a System Safety Engineer to support our Starlab Space Station development S&MA contract. This position is based in Houston, Texas, in support of our Commercial Space Division. Applicants should have knowledge of S&MA disciplines, S&MA processes, and internal/external program interfaces and interactions. Experience with hazard report generation and hazard tracking is required. Experience in preparing safety data packages that meet safety review panel criteria is also required.

Experience in presenting hazard reports to the Safety Review Panel is highly desired.

JOIN US in this very exciting space adventure! This is a great position for someone looking for a career change or a role that provides technical growth.

• Support design reviews and requirements generation.
• Support system hazard analyses and software safety analyses.
• Mentor APT and customer safety engineers on safety data package development.
• Generate hazard reports and supporting documentation.
• Advise the customer in the conduct of safety panels.
• Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 8 years with a Master's Degree in science, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, aeronautics, safety, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate well with different levels of management, including presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and deliver high‑quality products on schedule.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and develop innovative solutions.

• US Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level clearance if needed.

• NASA International Space Station experience.
• NASA Space Transportation System experience.
• NASA Programs, policy, and requirements familiarity.
• NASA Safety Review Panel presentation experience.
• NASA Hazard Tracking Database experience.

• Remote work with occasional meeting support at the customer facility in Houston, TX.
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers.

• Requires sitting for extended periods at a workstation or desk.
• Ability to lift over 15 lbs.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not pose a safety risk or hazard to the employee or others.
• Must be able to work in an inclusive and communicative team environment, both internal employees and with customers present.

Requires ability to travel domestically or internationally.

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, , and/or phone number ) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity, pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.