HX5, LLC
Position Overview
HX5 is an award‑winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast‑growing veteran‑ and woman‑owned company with locations nationwide. We are seeking a Flight Safety System Engineer to join our team at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide product and project safety expertise to Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Flight projects, Space Flight projects and Payload Flight projects for NASA programs (ISS, Artemis, Gateway)
Act as an integral member of the Project Team for all phases of the project from project kick‑off and development (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) through product delivery for flight
Develop the initial safety assessment (Initial Assessment of Criticality), Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and the Safety Data Package for the project
Represent the project at all Safety Reviews and act as the project safety expert
Present Safety Data Packages to the Safety Review Panel (SRP), MPCV Safety & Engineering Review Panel (MSERP), and/or the International Space Station (ISS) Payload Safety Review Panel (PSRP)
Provide high quality documentation deliverables per the project schedule
Support safety document updates for modifications to existing flight products
Support projects on other safety activities as necessary
Provide weekly accomplishment and status reports to the Manager of Flight Systems Safety
Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROM's) and basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks
Develop excellent working relationships with customers, peers, and management
Experience working directly with customers and regulatory agencies (e.g., DOD, NASA, FAA, DCMA or Range Safety) to achieve safety objectives
Perform other duties as required
Education And Experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least five (5) years of relevant experience
OR Masters's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least four (4) years of relevant experience
OR Doctorate Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school
Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required
Possess strong communication and leadership skills
System Safety experience in the aerospace industry
Ability to develop fault trees and failure modes, effects and analyses using root cause analysis processes
Ability to perform hazard analysis and develop hazard reports
Possess a strong background in spaceflight systems safety and systems engineering
Preferences
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least ten (10) years of relevant experience
OR Masters's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience
OR Doctorate Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least four (4) years of relevant experience
Ten (10) years of experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processes
System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center highly desired
Experience with IVA and EVA hardware and crew systems development efforts
Experience in Reliability Engineering highly desired
Experience with task order contracts
Experience in developing schedules, budgets, and project plans
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
Work Environment
Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
Equipment and machines – standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time)
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time)
Other Position Requirements
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Compensation & Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Equal Opportunity Statement HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide product and project safety expertise to Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Flight projects, Space Flight projects and Payload Flight projects for NASA programs (ISS, Artemis, Gateway)
Act as an integral member of the Project Team for all phases of the project from project kick‑off and development (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) through product delivery for flight
Develop the initial safety assessment (Initial Assessment of Criticality), Hazard Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and the Safety Data Package for the project
Represent the project at all Safety Reviews and act as the project safety expert
Present Safety Data Packages to the Safety Review Panel (SRP), MPCV Safety & Engineering Review Panel (MSERP), and/or the International Space Station (ISS) Payload Safety Review Panel (PSRP)
Provide high quality documentation deliverables per the project schedule
Support safety document updates for modifications to existing flight products
Support projects on other safety activities as necessary
Provide weekly accomplishment and status reports to the Manager of Flight Systems Safety
Provide rough orders of magnitude (ROM's) and basis of estimates (BOE's) for project and tasks
Develop excellent working relationships with customers, peers, and management
Experience working directly with customers and regulatory agencies (e.g., DOD, NASA, FAA, DCMA or Range Safety) to achieve safety objectives
Perform other duties as required
Education And Experience
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least five (5) years of relevant experience
OR Masters's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least four (4) years of relevant experience
OR Doctorate Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school
Ability to work on multiple projects, within matrix team environments, and to demanding schedules is required
Possess strong communication and leadership skills
System Safety experience in the aerospace industry
Ability to develop fault trees and failure modes, effects and analyses using root cause analysis processes
Ability to perform hazard analysis and develop hazard reports
Possess a strong background in spaceflight systems safety and systems engineering
Preferences
Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least ten (10) years of relevant experience
OR Masters's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience
OR Doctorate Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering school and at least four (4) years of relevant experience
Ten (10) years of experience with NASA/JSC flight hardware processes
System Safety experience at Johnson Space Center highly desired
Experience with IVA and EVA hardware and crew systems development efforts
Experience in Reliability Engineering highly desired
Experience with task order contracts
Experience in developing schedules, budgets, and project plans
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work This is a full‑time position and offers a 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off).
Work Environment
Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
Equipment and machines – standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.)
Regular attendance in accordance with the established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside the normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time)
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time)
Other Position Requirements
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
Compensation & Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k) plan with Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pet Insurance
Equal Opportunity Statement HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.
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