System Safety Engineer

APT Research, Inc; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

APT Research in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer for a hybrid role with off-site work and on-site meetings as required. The position emphasizes implementing system safety and software safety processes, with a focus on MIL-STD-882 alignment and hazard mitigation.

The candidate should hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree with 6–12 years of system safety experience and a SECRET+ clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET-accredited institution with 6–12 years of system safety engineering experience.
• SECRET level clearance or higher required.
• Experience implementing system safety processes and safety software integration.

Responsibilities

• Implement system safety and software safety processes and methodologies.
• Work with MIL-STD-882 safety standards across safety-critical software/hardware integration.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems and present findings.
• Create briefings in PowerPoint for a technical audience.
• Analyze data and produce clear technical reports and presentations.

Skills

System safety

Software safety

MIL-STD-882

Technical analysis

PowerPoint briefings

Independent work

Hazard mitigation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

• Employee Type FTE (40HR.)

APT Research is hiring a Systems Safety Engineer in Dahlgren, VA. This position will be performed off-site with the requirement to be on-site for customer meetings.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Responsibilities:

• Experience implementing system safety/software safety processes and methodologies.


• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (series); during design, development, use, and maintenance of safety-critical software systems and their integration with safety-critical hardware systems.


• Able to develop technical solutions to complex problems.


• Able to create briefings in PowerPoint and brief to a technical audience.


• Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports and presentations


• Must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems.


• Extensive experience in systems safety, with a proven track record of successfully mitigating hazards in complex systems.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution and 6-12 years of experience in system
  Safety engineering.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher.

This Position is Contingent Upon Contract Funding

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written.


• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers.

Travel Requirements:

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <15%.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk.

Other Essential Functions:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement.


• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in Everify.