Position Description Summary

APT Research is looking for a highly qualified PTOC Senior System Safety Engineer for our commercial spaceflight operations. This position is 100% remote. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of S&MA disciplines with a focus on System Safety/Software Safety and Reliability Engineering. Knowledge of the S&MA processes and interactions is of upmost importance. Technical experience in the execution of hazard analysis, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) is required. Knowledge about system safety processes, analyses and S&MA artifacts required to support several different tasks/projects.

We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for human spaceflight and all things "Safety and Mission Assurance." Joining APT and becoming an employee-owner provides a great opportunity to contribute to exciting programs/missions and work alongside internationally recognized experts in a world-class organization. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting a vast array of safety and mission assurance engineering analyses. 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 values.

The tasks include:

• Support design reviews and requirements generation
• Conduct/Review system/subsystem hazard analyses
• Generate hazard reports/safety assessments including supporting documentation
• Conduct/Review system/subsystem FMECAs
• Conduct/Review FTAs
• Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management
• Support short term projects
• Support new projects, startup

Required Experience/Education:

• BS in a Related Field (e.g. Engineering, Mathematics, Sciences, etc.) from an ABET-accredited institution.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 13 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:

• US Citizenship
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Additional Experience

• 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

Essential Job Functions:

Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Travel Requirements:

• Very limited or no travel expected.

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

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.