Senior Engineer, Systems Safety/Range Safety (COTS)

Company: Orbital Sciences Corporation Location: Dulles, VA 20166 Job Category: Engineering Reference Code: A08-060 Senior Engineer, Systems Safety/Range Safety (COTS) Since our founding in 1982, Orbital has pioneered new classes of rockets, satellites and other space systems that have made us one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of space and missile systems. Our commercial, civil government and military customers depend on our low-orbit, geostationary and planetary spacecraft to help them meet their communications, remote sensing and scientific missions. We also launch exciting new careers every day. Join us in bringing the benefits of space down to Earth! Establish and maintain site safety programs to meet or exceed standards set by the National Ranges. Required Qualifications:A 4-year/Bachelors technical degree is required, as a minimum. In addition, at least eight years of aerospace range/systems-safety experience is required. Ability to travel (up to 20% at times) and support alternate shifts during integration phase of implementation.Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Project)Expert status with flight system safety requirements, range safety requirements.Effective at identifying root causes of problems, ad developing/implementing corrective actionsExcellent interpersonal skills required (communication, conflict resolution, etc)Strong knowledge of flight hardware and software development and implementation of hazard mitigationsPreferred Qualifications:Professional Safety and/or Systems Engineering accreditations.Must be effective when interfacing with suppliers, and internal or external customersExperience developing hazard reports and safety packages compliant to Range Safety requirementsExcellent presentation skills required.