Flight Safety System Engineer

Do you get excited by the idea of ensuring the safety of astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS)? Are you passionate about space systems, safety engineering, and working with innovative teams on bold missions? If so - we want you to join us.

Astrion as part of the JETS2 contract, is looking for a Flight Safety System Engineer to join the team in support of NASA's human spaceflight programs. You'll be part of a passionate group of professionals dedicated to keeping space safe - for the astronauts on board, for the technology that supports them, and for the success of every mission.

This is more than just an engineering role - this is a chance to protect lives and enable discovery beyond Earth.

In this critical role, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Electrical Power Distribution and Control (EPDC), ensuring that all systems meet stringent NASA safety requirements.

Your day-to-day impact will include:

• Guiding safety decisions as an EPDC SME, collaborating closely with System Managers in NASA's Engineering Directorate

• Supporting safety evaluations through participation in Payload Safety Review Panels (PSRP), Safety Review Panels (SRP), and ISS Vehicle Configuration meetings

• Reviewing Safety Data Packages, Hazard Reports, and Non-Compliance Reports to ensure full compliance with ISS program flight safety standards

• Providing design consultation and hazard assessments for ISS Payloads, Systems, and Government Furnished Equipment

• Attending and contributing to technical meetings, working groups, and design reviews, helping guide engineering teams toward safer solutions

• Helping identify and mitigate risks during the design, build, and certification phases of human spaceflight hardware

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering

• 5-10 years of experience in a related engineering field

• Ability to clearly and confidently communicate with technical teams and leadership, distilling complex data into actionable feedback

• Familiarity with flight safety principles and engineering review processes

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or similar); MS or Ph.D. preferred

• Experience applying ISS safety standards including:

  • SSP 30309 - Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment Requirements

  • SSP 30599 - Safety Review Process

• Deep understanding of NASA human spaceflight safety processes, payload review cycles, and configuration control

• Ability to analyze and assess risk associated with space systems in both development and operational stages

When you join our team, you're not just accepting a job - you're signing on to a mission. In return, we offer:

• Incredible professional growth opportunities - learn from the best in aerospace safety and engineering

• A 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance (every other Friday off!)

• Onsite cafeteria with breakfast and lunch options

• A supportive environment where your voice matters and your work protects lives

• A chance to work with NASA at the heart of U.S. space exploration - Johnson Space Center (JSC)