Energetics Safety & Assurance Lead

Destinus; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is seeking an Energetics Safety & Assurance Officer to own the safety, quality, and regulatory framework for missile and UAS platforms. You will influence design, testing, and certification, identifying risks early and guiding CAPA and risk mitigation across the lifecycle.

You will work with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and compliance teams to ensure safety remains embedded and to support live-fire and test campaigns while coordinating with government authorities and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; relevant defense/engineering background preferred.
• Hands-on experience with hazard analyses, FMEA, fault tree analysis, and safety case documentation.
• Strong knowledge of MIL-STD-882E or equivalent safety frameworks.
• Familiarity with insenstive munitions standards and range safety practices.
• Experience with export controls and dual-use regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain SSPP aligned with MIL-STD-882E and regional standards.
• Lead hazard analyses (PHA/SSHA/OSHA) and FMEA across subsystems.
• Own hazard tracking, drive risk mitigation, verification, and closure.
• Lead safety investigations and CAPA processes for incidents and anomalies.
• Ensure compliance with explosives safety regarding siting, handling, transport, and distance criteria.
• Coordinate live-fire and flight test safety activities with range safety and engineering teams.
• Verify certification requirements for energetic materials, warheads, propulsion, and subsystems.
• Coordinate export control and end-use documentation with legal teams.
• Interface with certifying authorities and government/QMS teams during qualification/acceptance.

Skills

System safety

FMEA/FTA

Safety case

Export controls

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (systems/aerospace/mechanical/electrical)

Master's degree (preferred)

Certified Safety Professional CSP (advantage)

Job description

Destinus is seeking an Energetics Safety & Assurance Officer to own the safety, quality, and regulatory framework for missile and UAS platforms. You will influence design, testing, and certification, identifying risks early and guiding CAPA and risk mitigation across the lifecycle.

You will work with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and compliance teams to ensure safety remains embedded and to support live-fire and test campaigns while coordinating with government authorities and customers.