OverviewAre 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!
Barrios Technology is an engineering solutions partner with more than 45 years of experience supporting NASA and the commercial space industry. We deliver innovative engineering, software, and technology integration services across NASA centers nationwide. Barrios prides itself on a people-focused culture that values creativity, diversity, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.
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. Amentum is NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
Our long-term client relationship with NASA has a need for a
Test System Safety Engineer to support ongoing and future project testing needs within the Engineering Crew and Thermal Systems Division. This position is an integral member of the overall test team, providing guidance and analysis for various short and long-duration test environments. Working directly with the test teams, the position develops the required analysis, including a test hazard analysis and failure modes and effects analysis, based on the test articles and test environment criteria, and presents as a team member for test readiness reviews. This position also develops facility hazard analysis for the test equipment and pressure systems risk analysis and assists with other Engineering Directorates when requested.
ResponsibilitiesThe
Test System Safety Engineer will:
- Perform trade-off studies, analysis, and systems interfacing, as well as performance and coordination of analyses, testing, and verification efforts
- Analyze engineering concepts from requirements, mission needs, and/or system improvement needs
- Actively 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 customers
- Review facility systems and associated support equipment, functional specifications, and operations, and establish risk levels and safety requirements for assigned tests and facilities
- Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria surrounding test hardware, system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazards
- Concurrently perform system safety engineering for multiple programs and projects, participate in project reviews, and ensure system safety tasks and responsibilities are identified and on schedule
- Create 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 Analysis
- Develop hazard controls and verifications based on hazards identified
- Research, develop, and present completed analyses to facility managers and Test Readiness Review Board
- Perform other duties as required
QualificationsRequired Education/Experience/Skills:- Bachelor's degree in engineering, plus ten (10) 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 approach
- Strong problem-solving capability and mentoring skills
Preferences:- Electrical Engineering degree and extensive documented experience in a NASA or other space-related environment
- Working knowledge of NASA and industry safety codes, standards, and processes and their application in a facility test system environment is highly desired
Essential Requirements - Applicant selected may be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Work may involve sitting for extended periods.
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lb.
- Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary.
- Generally, an office environment but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
- Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
- Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical.
- Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
- This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!Barrios Technology is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in several states, possession and use continues to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
Barrios Technology is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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