Senior Safety Systems Engineer - DoD/Navy Programs

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Safety Systems Engineer to join the Surety Programs Group in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on safety planning for Navy SSP and high-consequence defense topics, combining technical analysis with strategic insight.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with 5+ years of safety/systems experience and possesses secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS clearance. On-site work with occasional DC visits is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work full-time, 5 days a week, at SPA HQ in Alexandria with occasional visits to Washington Navy Yard.
• Active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM; Degree preferred in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of related systems or safety engineering professional experience.
• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Master's degree in safety-related field.
• Experience with HERO/P/F and EMI/EMC concepts.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, OP3565 Vol2 and/or OP3565 Vol1.

Responsibilities

• The Systems Engineer will support Navy SSP in providing vision, direction, and oversight of safety planning in support of Strategic Weapons Safety and Nuclear Weapons Safety.
• We are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional interested in providing technical, data-driven support combined with strategy-informed analysis of defense-related topics.
• Responsibilities include: apply a passion for solving challenging and time-critical safety problems in both leadership and supporting roles.
• Participate in and lead analyses and assessments that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the DoW.
• Support cross-functional, high-performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative safety analysis to inform decision makers.
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently, often with constrained timelines.
• Includes direct engagement with external clients and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in safety related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Safety Systems Engineer to join the Surety Programs Group in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on safety planning for Navy SSP and high-consequence defense topics, combining technical analysis with strategic insight.

The ideal candidate holds a STEM degree with 5+ years of safety/systems experience and possesses secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS clearance. On-site work with occasional DC visits is expected.