Position Description Summary:

APT Research is hiring a Sr System Safety Engineer to support our Lunar Terrain Vehicle System (LTVS) development S&MA services contract. This position is located in Houston, Texas in support of our commercial space operations. Applicants should have knowledge of S&MA disciplines, S&MA processes and internal/external program interfaces/interactions. Experience with hazard report generation and hazard tracking required. Experience preparing safety data packages that meet safety review panel criteria is required. Experience presenting hazard reports to 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 position that provides technical growth.

Be a part of the development and design of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle System!

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

The tasks include:

• Support design reviews and requirements generation
• Support system hazard analyses/ software safety analyses
• Generate hazard reports and safety data packages
• Presentation to Safety Review Panel
• Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management

Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 10 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 fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver high quality products on schedule.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and develop innovation solutions.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance if required

Preferred Experience:

• NASA Human Rating Requirements
• NASA Programs, policy, requirements
• NASA Safety Review Panel presentation experience
• NASA Hazard Tracking Database experience

Work Environment:

• Hybrid work environment (Remote work location coupled with Customer's Facility location and/or JSC)
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others
• Must be able to work in an inclusive and communicative team environment (within both large and small teams), both internal employee's and with customers present

Travel Required:

• Some travel may be required for reviews and technical meetings.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

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 you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) 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 (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.