Functional Safety Engineer
Job Location:
McHenry, IL - USA
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Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
Anduril is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Functional Energetics Safety Engineer to lead and implement comprehensive safety programs specifically tailored for the design development manufacturing testing and handling of energetic materials and systems. This critical role will leverage an engineering background and deep expertise in explosives and energetics safety to ensure rigorous compliance with all applicable EHS DoD federal and industry standards safeguarding personnel property and mission success.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Lead and manage the acquisition and maintenance of licenses permits and authorizations related to energetic materials (e.g. ATF DoD state fire marshal).
- Serve as a primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all energetic materials safety matters with regulatory bodies (e.g. ATF DoD Explosives Safety Board State Fire Marshal OSHA EPA).
- Establish and maintain adherence to waste management protocols for hazardous and energetic waste ensuring compliant disposal and demilitarization processes.
- Develop implement and maintain comprehensive explosives safety plans operating procedures safety cases hazard classifications and quantity distance (QD) calculations for facilities operations and test activities.
- Conduct and document regular and specialized explosives safety inspections audits and compliance assessments of facilities equipment and operations.
- Lead and participate in internal and external explosives safety audits driving the identification of corrective and preventative actions.
- Develop and deliver specialized training programs on energetic materials safety including hazard awareness handling procedures emergency response and regulatory compliance.
- Lead complex hazard analyses and quantitative risk assessments (QRA) for energetic material processes designs and operations (e.g. PHA HAZOP FMEA safety cases) ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are integrated.
- Investigate all energetic materials-related incidents near misses and non-conformances performing root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions.
- Provide expert on-site technical guidance and direct support for all activities involving energetic materials from R&D to manufacturing and testing.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Industrial Engineering Safety Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
- 5 years of progressive experience in explosives safety engineering process safety or a related role within a manufacturing R&D or test environment involving energetic materials.
- Must be able to pass an ATF background check.
- Demonstrated expertise in conducting explosives safety audits inspections hazard classifications and quantity distance (QD) assessments.
- Deep and current knowledge of federal explosives safety regulations (e.g. ATF DoD 6055.09-M AFMAN 91-201 DA PAM 385-64 NAVSEA OP 5) NFPA codes and industry best practices for energetic materials.
- Proven experience in obtaining and managing federal state and local licenses permits and approvals for energetic materials facilities and operations.
- Extensive experience with process hazard analysis (PHA) quantitative risk assessment (QRA) root cause analysis for energetic incidents and robust hazard communication practices.
- Experience using Microsoft applications.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Engineer (PE) license Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar professional certification.
- Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience working in a PSM/RMP regulated facility dealing specifically with energetic materials.
- Experience in test range safety insensitive munitions (IM) safety or demilitarization operations.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 and/or other relevant safety management systems.
US Salary Range
$99000 - $131000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
Benefits
At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.
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