Title: Operations Safety Officer

Location: Johnson Space Center, TX

Clearance: National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) with ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Citizenship Requirement: US

Req #: 3684

Salary: $110-120K

Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for an Operations Safety officer at Johnson Space Center, TX, and serve as a Safety Officer for Human Spaceflight Operations.

Detailed Description:

We are looking for an experienced engineer to serve as a member of Flight Operations Directorate (FOD) Operations Safety Branch, with responsibility for providing leadership and official representation of FOD to the International Space Station Program (ISSP), Exploration, Commercial Crew, Gateway (the space station in lunar orbit where astronauts will transfer between Orion and the lander on regular Artemis missions), and Human Landing System (HLS) Safety programs (supporting final mode of transportation that will take astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface and back to orbit). The candidate will provide safety support to the NASA Chief of Flight Operations Safety Office.

Responsibilities include:

• Representing the FOD as a consultant for operations safety to ISSP, Exploration, and Commercial Crew safety panels/working groups.

o Performing research and analyses of hardware and software data to identify possible safety inconsistencies and enforce changes consistent with program requirements.

o Serving as an authority and consultant for the operational controls process for safety hazards.

o Advocating appropriate monitoring and verifications of hazard controls.

• Providing expert advice associated with the operational management of risk to FOD management and flight control teams.

o Integrating with the appropriate technical support across the operations community.

o Supporting FOD internal activities related to flight safety (Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs), etc.).

o Soliciting inputs from across the Directorate on issues related to safety; and facilitating resolution of these concerns with the appropriate portions of the Safety community.

Position Requirements:

Must have a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, safety engineering, or related engineering field. Must have 10+ years of related experience.

A working knowledge of NASA flight operations, safety requirements, engineering, and physics, the FOD organization, and ISS Program knowledge is highly desired. Demonstrated performance in leadership roles, delivering win-win solutions, and understanding when to hold firm while considering all viewpoints is required.

Must have excellent integration skills. Attention to detail is required along with the ability to work/negotiate with multiple customers across NASA, ISS International Partners, and commercial providers daily. This position requires strict adherence to deadlines as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership skills are required.

List any required Security Clearances and/or Certifications if applicable

• Must Pass a NASA Background Check

• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.