Test System Safety Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Test System Safety Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Perform trade-off studies, analysis, and systems interfacing, as well as performance and coordination of analyses, testing, and verification effortsAnalyze engineering concepts from requirements, mission needs, and/or system improvement needsActively contribute to the Amentum safety culture of Beyond Zero and foster a strong environment of teamwork across all sections of the Facility and Test Department, as well as Amentum and NASA customersReview facility systems and associated support equipment, functional specifications, and operations, and establish risk levels and safety requirements for assigned tests and facilitiesIndependently analyze and recommend safety criteria surrounding test hardware, system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazardsConcurrently perform system safety engineering for multiple programs and projects, participate in project reviews, and ensure system safety tasks and responsibilities are identified and on scheduleCreate hazard analyses of facility hardware used in support of flight hardware testing using analytical techniques to include Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and Failure Modes and Effects AnalysisDevelop hazard controls and verifications based on hazards identifiedResearch, develop, and present completed analyses to facility managers and Test Readiness Review BoardPerform other duties as requiredQualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.Typically requires a bachelors degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.Experience in performing hazard analyses and safety compliance in accordance with JPR 1700.1, "JSC Safety and Health Handbook"Excellent communication skills and team-oriented approachStrong problem-solving capability and mentoring skillsPreferred Qualifications: Electrical Engineering degree and extensive documented experience in a NASA or other space-related environmentWorking knowledge of NASA and industry safety codes, standards, and processes and their application in a facility test system environment is highly desiredBenefits Competitive payPositive work-life balance100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability11 paid holidays annuallyGenerous PTO401k after 12 months of service with employer match Education assistanceRelocation assistance (if applicable) Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines. US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity 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.