• Senior Systems Safety Engineer

    ManTech (El Segundo, CA)


    **ManTech** seeks a full-time **Senior** **System Safety Engineer** to support National Security Space launch system acquisition and operations. Candidate will support the ManTech office located in **El Segundo, CA** .

     

    The position supports the USSF Space Systems Command Assured Access to Space (SSC/AATS) Enterprise **at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA**

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    + Evaluate and update the System Safety documentation (e.g. System Safety Management Plan (SSMP) and Programmatic Environmental Safety and Health Evaluations (PESHE)) IAW National Security Space Acquisition Policy Interim Guidance for DoD Space System Acquisition Process, and AFI 91-202 AFSPCSUP1, and determine compliance with applicable DoD and AF requirements.

    + Draft and coordinate the approval of orbital safety products for all NSS launches including Space Debris Assessment Reports (SDARs) and Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices (ODMSP) related documentation (example, Notice of Deviation or Exception to Policy) packages. For SDARs, obtain and assimilate analysis and other information from necessary sources (e.g. the Aerospace Corporation, the Launch Service Provider, Government Mission Integration Manager, etc.) to determine space debris compliance.

    + Acquisition support – Draft and assess applicable safety-related content and requirements in acquisition request for proposal documents such as Performance Work Statement, Contract Data.

    + Debris Characterization (DC) support – Assist the DC project manager with coordination, facilitation, organization of the DC Program team which arranges for imaging and airborne assets to collect detailed data for each launch, to support root cause determination

    + Interface with technical representatives to include other Assures Access to Space functional areas, Range Safety, New Entrant, FFRDC (The Aerospace Corporation), Launch Service Providers, and other Government agencies

    + Mishap Control Center (MCC) Support – Prepare documentation, checklists and other materials for Day-of-Launch MCC operations, and conduct the MCC operations

    + Provide reviews, evaluation and assessments of system hazard analyses, systems safety management plans, anomalies, and compliance with industry standards.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelors degree in engineering

    + 7 + years STEM experience in relevant fields with at least 3 years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, NASA or industry equivalent systems safety experience

    + Experience interfacing with computer-based database and schedule tools

    + Experience with MS Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat is required. Experience with JIRA/Confluence is a plus.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Experience with DOD and Air Force system safety related documents such as AFI 91-202, MIL-STD-882E, AFSPCMAN 91-710 requirements.

    + Experience applying system safety requirements and best practices to space and launch systems, ground site activities, or launch operations.

    + Experience with Environmental Compliance / NEPA

    Clearance Requirements:

    + Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

    Physical Requirements:

    + Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

    + Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

    + Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, machine and computer printer.

    + Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

     

    ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

     

    If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.