System Safety Engineer, Senior

Diaconia LLC; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Diaconia LLC is seeking a System Safety Engineer in the United States to support risk assessments and Hazard Analyses for DoD programs. The role covers safety program development, hazard tracking, and collaboration with AF stakeholders to ensure airworthiness and OSS&E compliance.

The position involves coordinating safety reviews, leading meetings, and contributing to investigations as part of the Air Force Safety Center expectations; DoD clearance and ABET-aligned education criteria apply.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with DoD experience requirement.
• BA/BS with DoD experience requirement.
• 20 years of related experience with relevant certifications.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform system safety engineering tasks and risk assessments.
• Develop and review hazard analyses per MIL-STD-882, AFI 91-202, and AFMC supplements.
• Maintain hazard tracking logs and close out hazards in aircraft modifications.
• Organize and chair system safety group meetings with AF chief engineer and prime contractor rep.
• Participate in mishap investigations and report findings to the Air Force Safety Center.
• Attend system safety working group meetings to address safety issues.
• Support deviations, waivers, and CCB meetings for safety of aircraft systems.
• Evaluate ECPs, CCPs, TO modifications, and OSS&E related to hazard analyses.

Education

Advanced degree (MA/MS) with 12 years experience, 5 in DoD

BA/BS degree with 15 years experience, 5 in DoD

20 years directly related experience with proper certifications (DoD)

U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance

Job description

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment & Safety Program Support:
• Conduct system safety engineering tasks, including risk assessments to ensure all procured systems are safe to operate and maintain.
• Assist in the development and review of system safety program plans and hazard analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882, AFI 91-202, and relevant AFMC supplements.
• Hazard Management:
• Establish and utilize hazard tracking logs to monitor and close out hazards until all aircraft or documentation modifications are completed.
• Maintain a file of all current mishap risk assessments and annually submit risk acceptance packages for risks designated as "high" or "serious."
• Safety Group Meetings:
• Organize, generate, and present briefing materials for system safety group meetings.
• Co-chair meetings alongside the AF chief engineer and program's prime contractor representative.
• Mishap Investigation & Reporting:
• Participate in mishap investigations and respond to findings and recommendations in mishap reports.
• Collaborate with functional disciplines to develop and report solutions to the Air Force Safety Center.
• Safety Working Groups & Technical Reviews:
• Attend system safety working group meetings to address specific safety issues.
• Support requests for deviations, waivers, and Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to safeguard aircraft systems.
• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) & Compliance:
• Evaluate ECPs, CCPs, TO modifications, and proposals related to hazard analyses and airworthiness documentation.
• Identify safety non-compliances regarding airworthiness and Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E).
• Documentation & Safety Recommendations:
• Update program safety recommendations in the Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) bi-annually.
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date crisis management team roster and participate in crisis management team meetings.

Disclaimer "The responsibilities and duties outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. However, they are not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time to meet the evolving needs of the organization and client."

Requirements

Education

Functionally Aligned Minimum Recommended Education and Experience

• Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)) and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD
• OR, BA/BS degree, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• OR, twenty (20) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the required level

U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the required level

Additional Engineering/Computer Science Education Requirements

• Engineering positions, require successful completion of an undergraduate degree with a major in engineering from a college or university with an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering program(s) for the degree requirements of the position (e.g. electrical, mechanical, aerospace). Degrees in engineering from a non-accredited ABET program are not considered to be qualified for these positions.
• To fill engineering technology and/or computer science positions, it is recommended that the Contractor have successfully completed an undergraduate or graduate degree with a major in engineering technology or computer science from a college or university with an ABET-accredited engineering technology or computer science program.
• For engineering and computer science positions the degree must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation. To find out if a school has an ABET accreditation, go to ABET accredited schools (http://www.abet.org).

U.S. Citizenship required; Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the required level