System Safety Engineer Lead

Technology Service Corporation (TSC) is seeking a System Safety Engineer Lead located at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. This role is central to ensuring mission success through the rigorous application of system safety engineering practices, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance in accordance with space launch safety standards. This position will be part time on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington DC and will be in a classified environment. No remote work is available.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all system safety activities for a government space program from development through launch
• Maintenance of a System Safety Program Plan in accordance with regulatory launch safety regulations to include Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Functional Hazard Analysis, System Safety Analysis / Safety Assessment Report, clear and concise system safety requirements, and support of the Hazard Tracking System.
• Interface with regulatory or launch range authorities to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
• Guide cross-functional engineering teams in the implementation of design mitigations for identified hazards.
• Have strong communication, computer, technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Participate in launch readiness reviews, safety reviews, and milestone briefings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field of study and 8 or more years of related experience
• US Citizenship with minimum of top-secret DoD security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain and TS SCI.
• Experience with hazardous systems, including propellants, energetics, and high-pressure systems related to supporting space launch programs.
• Understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Proven ability to lead cross-discipline safety efforts and interface with government agencies and launch range authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to follow and apply basic engineering knowledge, adapt standard techniques, and utilize the required diagnostics, tools, and equipment, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing Hazardous materials as part of the System Safety process (including Hazardous Material Management Plan and Report).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Aerospace Industry experience (Commercial or DoD) and familiarity in Department of Defense (DoD) aircraft acquisition requirements. (FARs and DFARs)
• Strong analytical skills, including data analysis and problem solving.
• Meticulous attention to detail

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.TSC is a growing organization with unlimited opportunity!

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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.