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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions lists this Safety & Mission Assurance Manager - MACH TB opportunity in crane, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
General Job Summary
The Safety & 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 while maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Standards. The Safety & Mission Assurance Manager has a critical role in supporting high‑risk operations, including development, test, and fielded systems.
Location
Crane, IN
Essential Job Functions
Manages a team of highly motivated Safety & Mission Assurance Engineers
Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with industry standards ISO 9001:2015
Develop and execute system safety programs in accordance with DoD, customer, and regulatory requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-882 and related standards)
Maintain a controlled QMS document library
Lead and support 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 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 Skills
Supervisory Responsibility: Significant supervisory responsibility
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field and 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
Preferred Skills:
Master’s 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 Certification
Experience 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 Environment
Work 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 Requirement
Travel will be required approximately 10%.
Job Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Afffirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America’s veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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Worksite address
crane, IN, 47522, US
Who can apply
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