Conventional Safety and Certification Lead

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JRC is seeking a Conventional Safety and Certification Lead to plan and manage safety requirements for LOC missile programs. You will verify safety implementations, support certification activities, and ensure compliance with DoD safety processes. Travel around 50% for tests and reviews.

Ideal candidates will have DoD program experience, a strong engineering background, and relevant certifications. This role offers a path to influence major defense programs within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess system, missile, and ordnance safety policy and derive implementable missile requirements.
• Oversee contractor safety feature implementation into missile designs.
• Represent LOC missile equities at safety meetings and forums.
• Collaborate with external partners to assess safety features and compliance.
• Advise on safety program changes and potential impacts.

Skills

System safety knowledge

Strong communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in Systems/Aerospace Eng.

DAWIA Advanced Certification

INCOSE CSEP/ESEP

Job description

Conventional Safety and Certification Lead

At JRC, we tackle some of the toughest challenges faced by the Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies. Our expertise in engineering innovation and semiconductor technologies allows us to deliver mission-critical microelectronics solutions, aerospace systems engineering, and cutting‑edge research and development. By joining JRC, you’ll be part of a team that supports strategic deterrence and defense missions, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the United States and its allies.

Join JRC's DIVISION Team!

The Conventional Safety & Certification lead (SP04732) for the Limited Operational Capability (LOC) branch (SP047) is responsible for planning and managing conventional safety requirements, overseeing implementation, ensuring verification, and supporting certification for the LOC missile. This position is responsible for managing the implementation of DoD Instruction 5000.69, DoD Joint Services Weapon and Laser System Safety Review Processes, at the flight-system and missile level to implement system safety review procedures and process when performing weapon system safety reviews. This position is responsible for implementing policies and procedures to achieve LOC missile safety certifications for missile processing and handling ashore and deployment afloat.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the principal engineer to assess system, missile, and ordnance safety policy and flow down implementable and verifiable missile requirements
• Lead oversight and approval of contractor safety feature implementation into missile and missile support equipment designs
• Represents LOC missile equities at Command-level safety meetings and forums
• Work collaboratively with external partners to assess, support, and document safety features and compliance within the baseline missile design(s)
• Advise as a safety expert and remain abreast of safety program changes and potential impacts to the LOC missile
• Support safety certification activities to proof, exercise, and assess readiness for safety certification
• Support safety certification activities that involve missile and flight-system equities
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across the system development and deployed lifecycle.
• Prepare material, support preparations, and provide technical advice during safety reviews and certification activities
• Work collaboratively with Weapon Integration Systems Engineering (WISE) team to achieve NOSSA and WSSERB safety certifications

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in defense system engineering on an MDAP.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD Manual 5000.69, DoD Joint Services Weapon System Safety Review Process
• Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑882E, Standard Practice for System Safety
• Knowledge of Joint Services Software Safety Authorities (JS‑SSA) Software System Safety Implementation Process and Tasks supporting MIL‑STD‑882E
• Knowledge of the DoD 5000‑series acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.88 and 5000.02.
• Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with OSD, Service PEOs, and FFRDC stakeholders.
• Active or recently adjudicated Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification.
• Experience supporting nuclear‑capable or strategic missile programs.

Additional Information:

This position requires regular interaction with senior DoW, FFRDC, and industry leadership. Travel (~ 50%) to test ranges, contractor facilities, weapons facilities, and government labs is required to support technical and programmatic reviews, integration events, and milestone readiness assessments.

At JRC we offer...

• A competitive compensation package
• An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well‑being and success
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

As set forth in JRC Careers’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.