PROGRAMS:

COMPANIES:

• NASA

LOCATIONS:

Marshall Space Flight Center

POSITIONS:

Aerospace Engineer

COMMENTS:

I attended Jacksonville State University, receiving a B.S. in physics and a B.S. in mathematics.  After college, I went to work at Marshall Space Flight Center in September, 1981, working on the shuttle program from STS-2 to STS-135.  I worked in design analysis, engine systems, propulsion analysis, system analysis and engineering photo analysis.  I worked on the Ares program through the launch of Ares-1X.  Currently I serve on the Safety and Mission Assurance Assessment Team for Space Launch Progam.

Awards and Honors:

Group Achievement Award For significant contributions to the successful completion of the technology test bed pathfinder test series verifying the capability of the advanced engine test facility to support testing of Space Shuttle Main Engine class liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen rocket engines.

Group Achievement Award For significant contributions and dedication to analysis and testing of SSME for return to flight STS-26.

Group Achievement Award For exemplary performance and team work in the solution of the Tethered Satellite anomalies experienced during the flight of space shuttle Atlantis (STS-46).

Certificate of Appreciation For participating in the Project LASER (Learning About Science, Engineering and Technology) Volunteer Program.

Group Achievement Award For exemplary performance and dedication for the safe operation, preservation, maintenance and management of the Space Transportation Directorate’s facilities, laboratories, test areas and the overall safety of occupants.

Incentive Award For outstanding effort in identifying Constellation Program Safety & Mission Assurance requirements and in supporting the development of the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate Draft Risk Management Plan.

Special Service Award For outstanding effort in identifying Ares Upper Stage preliminary hazards and in supporting the Launch Abort System concept study and requirement development.

Group Achievement Award for outstanding commitment and performance in the development of nuclear surface power and lander systems engineering studies for lunar exploration.  At the same presentation, Brenda also received a certificate and pin for completing 25 years of service with NASA in September, 2006.

Special Service Award for exceptional performance in supporting the Safety and Mission Assurance Vehicle Integration Team for the Ares Launch Vehicle.

Group Achievement Award for providing outstanding support to the success of the Ares I Vehicle Integration Systems Definition Review.

Group Achievement Award for exemplary achievement in the performance of the Ascent Risk Analysis in direct support of the MSFC Ares project System Requirement Review and System Definition Review.

Individual “On-the-Spot” Award for outstanding effort in the timely development of the Ares I SR&QA requirements matrix to provide traceability of Level II requirements to Level III and Prime Contractors.  Ms. Anderson performed this extra duty in addition to her already heavy workload.  She showed great teamwork spirit to take on this additional task to develop a very important verification matrix.  Her work greatly assisted the Chief Safety and Mission Assurance Officer to complete the Ares I Safety, Reliability and Quality Assurance Plan to support the Ares I Preliminary Design Review.  The product was completed with a very short deadline to support the Program Control Board.

Individual Time-Off Award for outstanding work on investigating, analyzing, and developing requirements and scope of work for system hazard analysis to ensure the safety operations of the Integrated Vehicle Ground Vibration Test.  Ms. Lindley Anderson has taken on the additional task beyond her normal duties to investigate, analyze and develop the work scope for system hazard analysis to be performed for the Integrated Vehicle Ground Vibration Test for Ares.

Accomplished Performance Award for excellent dedication and accomplished job performance in support of NASA and the Marshall Space Flight Center’s missions and goals.  (For 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)

Taking the Initiative Award.  For outstanding initiative by taking on new challenges.  As new tasks arise, you are always quick to volunteer.  You have accepted challenges such as change package engineer for the CxP 70038 change request; the responsibility of integrating, coordinating and publishing the most recent Ares System Safety Analysis Report, as well as the upcoming drop to support the IVBA.  These tasks require considerable time and coordination.  Whenever volunteers for safety meetings and safety walk-throughs are solicited, you step up.  You have also volunteered for the QD01 safety briefing at an all-hands meeting.  It is a pleasure to work with you, a valuable member of the QD34 team.  Therefore, Brenda L. Lindley Anderson is hereby awarded the Marshall Space Flight Center, Safety & Mission Assurance, Taking the Initiative Award.

Group Achievement Award for outstanding performance in the design, development, test and evaluation of the Orion Launch Abort System.

Center Team Award for outstanding performance in the design, development, test and evaluation of the Orion Launch Abort System.

Orion Launch Abort System Award for support and contributions to the success of Pad Abort 1.

Inscription of name on the Space Shuttle monument in the Space Walk of Fame signifying dedicated work as a part of the team that made the program a success.

Jacksonville State University Alumna of the Year Award, 2010

NASA Group Achievement Honor Award to Ares Vehicle Integration SMA Team for exceptional analysis, reporting and planning contributions to the safety and mission assurance of the Ares I vehicle design.

Center Director’s Commendation in recognition of dedication, commitment to excellence and achievements in support of the Space Shuttle Program.

MSFC PDRM (Professional Development Road Map) program – qualified as novice and journeyman.

NASA SMA Technical Excellence Program (STEP) – qualified at levels 1, 2, 3.

Individual Time Off Award for outstanding efforts in the development and delivery of the Space Launch System (SLS), System Safety Analysis Report in support of the SLS System Requirements Review/System.

Group Achievement Award to SMA SLS SRR/SDR Review Team for outstanding support to the Safety and Mission Assurance Review Team for the Space Launch System Systems Requirement Review and Systems Development Review.

Group Achievement Award to SLS Critical Design and Development Review Team for excellence in the technical design maturation and preparation leading to the Space Launch System Critical Design Review.

Group Achievement Award to MSFC Safety and Mission Assurance Assessment Team for exemplary service and dedication in the review and completion of the Space Launch System Program Integrated Hazards Analysis for base lining.

Silver Achievement Medal to Space Lunch System Safety and Mission Assurance Critical Design Review Team for stellar achievement of the Safety and Mission Assurance Review Team contributing to the successful completion of the Space Launch System Critical Design Review.

Group Achievement Award to Space Launch System Critical Design Review Integrated Hazard Analysis Team for outstanding support to SLS CDR through the development and documentation of the SLS integrated hazard analysis in the SOS System Safety Analysis Report.

Publications

Common Cause Failure Modes, co-authored with Jon Wetherholt and Timothy Heimann, presented at 2011 International System Safety Conference.

Apollo 13, A Case Study, presented at 2011 International System Safety Conference.

Psychology of Safety, included in 2011 International System Safety Conference proceedings.

Hard and Soft Safety Verifications, presented at 2012 International System Safety Conference.