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Safety Mission Assurance Manager Mach Tb job at Kratos Defense Security Solutions in Crane IN

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARYThe Safety and Mission Assurance Manager for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH‑TB) program requires a unique blend of industrial safety expertise mission assurance and high‑stakes aerospace operational experience. In the Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) phase safety is paramount due to the handling of experimental flight vehicles solid rocket motors and mission assurance oversight of the sub‑contractor supplied Test Vehicles and Launch Vehicles. This role partners with engineering test manufacturing and program teams to identify hazards assess risk and ensure compliance with DoD customer and regulatory safety requirements along with maintaining compliance to the ISO 9001 Quality Standards. The Safety and Mission Assurance Manager has a critical role in supporting high‑risk operations including development test and fielded systems.LOCATIONCrane INESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSManages a team of highly motivated Safety and Mission Assurance EngineersDevelop implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with industry standards ISO 9001:2015Develop and execute system safety programs in accordance with DoD customer and regulatory requirements (e.g. MIL‑STD‑882 and related standards).Maintains a controlled QMS document library.Leads and supports Corrective Action efforts for problem identification improvement and prevention.Perform system safety analyses including hazard analyses risk assessments fault tree analyses and mishap risk evaluations.AI&T Safety Oversight: Develop and enforce safety protocols for the Assembly Integration and Test (AI&T) of hypersonic experimental Test Vehicles (TV) and Launch Vehicles (LV).Support design development integration test and operational activities to ensure safety and quality requirements are incorporated early and maintained throughout the lifecycle.Participate in design reviews test readiness reviews risk management and safety review boards.Prepare review and maintain system safety documentation including Safety Program Plans (SSPPs) Hazard Tracking Logs (HTLs) and safety assessment reports.Cross‑Provider Quality Audit: Establish a unified Quality Management System (QMS) oversight framework that harmonizes the different quality standards of multiple commercial partners into a single cohesive MACH‑TB 2.0 standard.Perform root‑cause analysis for any "near‑miss" or incident during vehicle integration or recovery ensuring lessons learned are applied to the next high‑cadence test flight.Conduct safety audits inspections and assessments of facilities operations and test configurations.Investigate incidents close calls and mishaps; perform root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.Coordinate with customers government representatives and internal stakeholders on safety and mission assurance related matters.Interface with government partners and industry partners to align safety standards across the program.Support compliance with OSHA DoD and program‑specific safety requirements.Promote a strong safety culture through training mentorship and continuous improvement initiatives.Experience And SkillsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYSignificant supervisory responsibilityJOB SKILLSRequiredBachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field. 3+ years of experience supporting system safety or safety engineering efforts in an aerospace defense or high‑reliability environment.Working knowledge of system safety principles and standards (e.g. MIL‑STD‑882).Experience performing hazard analyses and maintaining hazard tracking systems.Strong technical writing analytical and communication skills.Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional technical and program teams.PreferredMasters degree in Safety Engineering Systems Engineering or a related discipline.5+ years in safety management specifically within aerospace manufacturing launch operations or flight testing.ISO 19011:2018 Lead Auditor CertificationExperience supporting missile space aircraft or hypersonic systems.Familiarity with range safety explosives safety or test safety requirements.Professional certifications such as CSP ASP or equivalent.Experience working on classified or government‑contracted programs.Active or ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork may occur in office laboratory manufacturing and test environments. Position may require travel to test sites ranges or customer locations. Must be able to support high‑hazard operations while adhering to strict safety and security protocols.Travel RequirementTravel will be required approximately 10%Job BenefitsMedical Dental and Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation ReimbursementKratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affinitve Action Employer. EOE Minorities Females Vet Disabled Sexual Orientation Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply.EEO Is The LawDisability Accessibility AccommodationIf you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858‑964‑2916. Any inquiries not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.Pay TransparencyThe company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Job Applicant Privacy NoticeFor applicants in the EU and California residents please review our privacy notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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