System Safety Engineer, SME (BT-26120) in Huntsville, Alabama at Bastion Technologies, Inc.

The System Safety Engineer, SME - Space Nuclear Propulsion will support the space program located at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

The selected candidate will provide System Safety Engineering support for contracted and in-house developments supporting NASA's Space Nuclear Propulsion (SNP) Office, an opportunity to contribute to one of the agency's most forward-looking exploration initiatives. The SNP Office is advancing technologies that could dramatically expand the speed, range, and capability of future deep-space missions by developing and demonstrating high-performance nuclear propulsion systems. Within this effort, NASA is exploring both nuclear thermal and nuclear electric propulsion, each offering distinct and complementary advantages for achieving ambitious science and exploration goals. This role offers the opportunity to apply system safety expertise to cutting-edge aerospace technologies that may help shape the future of human and robotic exploration beyond low Earth orbit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Presentation: Identify, analyze, classify (severity & likelihood), and formally present hazards and risks to Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) leadership and risk-accepting authorities during milestone reviews, Table-Top Safety Reviews (TTSRs), and flight readiness/certification forums.

• Safety Requirements Compliance & Documentation Review: Prepare and/or assess System Safety Program Plans; review Project/Contractor documentation (PWS, SRD, CEI, DRDs, verification procedures, etc.); assess proposed changes, Non-compliance Reports, and Waiver/Deviation requests to ensure full compliance with NASA Agency, Center, and Program safety requirements.

• Trade Studies & Design/Operations Safety Input: Actively participate in trade studies for design, development, operations, and mission events on both in-house and contracted projects to ensure safety requirements are met, risks are identified/characterized, and appropriate mitigations are implemented.

• Hazard Control Verification & Closure: Develop/assess verification plans and Detailed Verification Objectives (DVOs); generate or evaluate safety verification compliance data; track implementation and validation of hazard controls; confirm successful closure of verifications; and develop/present operational hazard control verification evidence to the Safety Verification Board.

• Procedure & Operational Safety Review: Review test, checkout, and operating procedures for compliance with approved safety controls and verification requirements.

• Tracking, Reporting & Deliverables: Track SSAR review comments and TTSR action items/agreements to closure; prepare and present safety status during COFR, SORR, FRR, and other program reviews; provide required SMASS contract deliverables (weekly/monthly activity reports, MSR/PEB inputs, DRDs, etc.).
• Perform additional system safety engineering tasks as assigned in support of the SLS Vehicle Integration Branch and overall program safety posture.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). 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.

• This position requires US Citizenship status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering, or a related field.
• Must have 20+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Must possess demonstrable experience in the performance of system safety hazard analyses and documenting results (e.g., development of System Safety Analysis Reports (SSARs) including hazard reports defining hazard causes, controls, and methods of verification/validation).
• Extensive experience in the performance of Fault Tree Analysis, Functional Failure Analysis (FFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and/or similar types of system safety engineering analysis.

DESIRED:

• Prior experience supporting NASA, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, commercial nuclear, or national laboratory programs involving nuclear systems, radiological systems, reactor Technologies, or nuclear safety is highly desired.
• Experience with nuclear propulsion, space nuclear power, radioisotope power systems, nuclear thermal propulsion, nuclear electric propulsion, or advanced reactor development is strongly preferred.
• Desired experience includes familiarity with nuclear safety basis development, probabilistic risk assessment, fault tree analysis, failure modes and effects analysis, hazard reports, safety assessment reports, radiation protection principles, shielding considerations, ALARA principles, nuclear material controls, and applicable nuclear or radiological safety standards.
• Experience interfacing with design engineers, program management, safety review panels, regulatory authorities, or independent review boards is also highly desirable.

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.