Systems Safety Specialist

JCTM; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JCTM is seeking a Systems Safety Specialist (C5ISR – Sensor) in South Carolina to lead safety engineering and compliance across defense programs. You will collaborate with engineers, logistics, and government stakeholders to embed safety requirements throughout lifecycle activities, from development to disposal.

The role requires extensive defense safety experience and the ability to obtain a SECRET clearance, with strong communication and project-management skills to thrive in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on defense system safety experience.
• Experience in at least three specialized safety disciplines listed in the ad.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Strong written and oral communication with government and engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain system safety documentation and plans.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for safety data and compliance.
• Identify and track Critical Safety Items (CSI) and support design interfaces.
• Participate in IPT meetings and Safety Review Boards; document actions.

Skills

System safety

Hazard analysis

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Education

US DoD safety certification (e.g., USMC Ground Safety)

Technical training in safety or systems engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Hazard-tracking databases

Job description

Systems Safety Specialist (C5ISR – Sensor)

The Challenge:

Modern C5ISR systems must operate safely and reliably across demanding defense environments. What if you could use your system safety, engineering, and defense acquisition experience to identify hazards, reduce operational risk, and ensure mission‑critical sensor systems comply with military and federal safety requirements throughout their lifecycle?

Build Your Career:

At JCTM, we value knowledge, experience, integrity, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that empowers individuals, prioritizes ethical practices, and fosters a culture of collaboration and growth.

As a Systems Safety Specialist (C5ISR – Sensor) with JCTM, you will support system safety engineering and compliance activities across defense acquisition programs. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning engineering, logistics, program management, original equipment manufacturers, and government stakeholders to integrate safety requirements into the development, modification, testing, fielding, operation, and disposal of C5ISR sensor systems.

This position requires an experienced professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and project‑oriented environment and can rapidly interpret and apply complex technical, regulatory, and programmatic requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and maintain system safety documentation, including: PESHE/NEPA, Safety Assessment Reviews, Hazard Logs, Warnings & Cautions addenda, Safety Data Sheets, Facility Impact Reports, Technical Instructions (TIs), Safety of Use Messages (SOUMs), Disposal Plans, FRACAS/mishap reports, TEMPs, SEPs/SAMPs, and System Safety Program Plans (SSPP).
• Support OEM and vendor coordination for safety compliance, safety data, and hazardous material management.
• Identify and track Critical Safety Items (CSI); support Design Interface activities to embed safety requirements during development and modification.
• Perform ILA support for safety‑related elements; coordinate with program offices on regulatory and directive compliance throughout the system life cycle.
• Participate in IPT meetings, Safety Review Boards, and working groups; prepare observations, recommendations, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Review and recommend updates to IPS documentation (TMs, QRGs, Fielding Plans) from a safety perspective; prepare responses to program taskers for Government review.

State‑of‑the‑Art Technology:

Expand your expertise by supporting advanced C5ISR sensor technologies and applying modern system safety methodologies, hazard‑tracking tools, engineering processes, and defense acquisition practices in a dynamic mission environment.

New Skills:

Collaborate with a diverse team of technical and functional experts while gaining practical experience with specialized sensor systems, military safety standards, acquisition documentation, integrated product support, and lifecycle risk‑management processes.

Room to Grow:

You will have opportunities to grow your career and contribute to JCTM’s strategic goals through challenging assignments, professional development, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced defense and engineering professionals.

You Have:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• 12+ years of hands‑on defense system safety experience.
• Experience in at least three specialized safety disciplines:
  • Lithium‑ion battery safety and compliance with NAVSEAINST 9310.1C and S9310‑AQ‑SAF‑010
  • Laser safety, Laser Safety Review Board packages, and Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance analysis
  • Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health compliance, including OSHA requirements, Human Systems Integration hazard analysis, and personal protective equipment
  • Radio frequency safety, safe stand‑off distance calculations, HERO, HERP, and HERF analysis, and spectrum‑management coordination
  • Transportation safety for military airlift, sealift, and ground transportation
  • Test and evaluation safety, including Systems Engineering Technical Review and Fleet User Evaluation support
  • Program risk identification, analysis, mitigation, and tracking
• Technical training in safety, systems engineering, logistics, or a related discipline through an accredited institution, military school, or equivalent professional training.
• USMC Ground Safety certification or an equivalent Department of Defense safety certification.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining system safety plans, hazard analyses, safety assessments, risk documentation, and related acquisition artifacts.
• Knowledge of defense acquisition, systems engineering, test and evaluation, logistics, and Integrated Product Support processes.
• Ability to read, synthesize, and apply high volumes of technical and regulatory information.
• Strong critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical recommendations and communicate with government, engineering, logistics, and program‑management stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with hazard‑tracking databases and Department of Defense program‑documentation systems.

Nice to Haves:

• Previous experience as a USMC Ground Safety Specialist or in an equivalent Department of Defense ground‑safety billet.
• Laser Safety Officer or Range Safety Officer qualification.
• Experience preparing or supporting Laser Safety Review Board packages.
• Hazardous Materials Transportation certification under 49 CFR, IATA, or IMDG requirements.
• Military occupational experience as an Embarkation or Logistics Specialist with transportation‑safety responsibilities.
• Defense Acquisition University coursework in system safety, lifecycle logistics, systems engineering, or Integrated Product Support.
• Experience supporting C5ISR sensor‑system acquisition programs.
• Experience with SETR events, Fleet User Evaluations, and Test and Evaluation Master Plan development.

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; SECRET clearance is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

JCTM is an Equal Opportunity Employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive internal and external change while supporting the safety and security of our great nation.