System Safety Engineer #4135562

aptresearch; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

APT Research in Dahlgren, VA is seeking a Safety Engineer to support the MAPSS Safety contract. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) with 4 years of system safety experience, or a science degree with 6 years of relevant work; SECRET clearance is mandatory.

Office-based, with domestic travel up to 15% for progress reviews and meetings. The candidate will develop safety analyses, contribute to safety plans, and present findings to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience applying system safety processes per government and industry standards.
• Ability to create and present technical briefings to a technical audience.
• Strong ability to analyze data and convert it into clear technical reports and presentations.

Skills

System safety engineering

MIL-STD-882

PowerPoint briefing

Technical reporting

Risk/hazard assessment

Meeting facilitation

DoD safety guidance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Science degree + 6 years system safety experience

Job description

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Safety Engineer in Dahlgren, VA to support MDA on our MAPSS Safety contract.

Requirements

• Experience implementing system safety processes and methodologies IAW Government and Industry Standards; a working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (series); during design, development, use, and maintenance of safety-critical hardware and software systems in complex aerospace and/or weapons systems.
• Must be 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.
• Understanding of risk and hazard assessment, mitigations and acceptance.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups.
• Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Significant experience evaluating project level safety programs to ensure compliance with DoD and Agency level safety guidance.
• Capability and/or experience developing and presenting safety assessments to a diverse audience.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution and 4 year's of experience in System Safety engineering.
• Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in scientific field (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science) with 6 years demonstrated skill and relevant experience in system safety engineering and/or software system safety engineering.

Security Clearance Requirement

Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher.

Essential Job Functions

Work Environment

• Office environment
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. 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 E-Verify.