Systems Safety Engineer, Senior

Duties include but not limited to:

• Lead System Safety Program activities providing senior technical guidance on hazard analysis risk assessment and system safety requirements.
• Oversee the development review and validation of system safety artifacts (e.g. SSHA SAR O&SHA hazard logs risktracking documentation).
• Perform highcomplexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments identifying analytical errors validating probability models and ensuring risks are accurately characterizedmirroring demonstrated duties such as detecting flawed OEM Risk Reduction Safety Assessments and correcting probabilitybased risk rankings.
• Deliver seniorlevel recommendations that support Air Force operational approvals safety-policy decisions and riskacceptance processes.
• Provide expert safety oversight for developmental and operational test events ensuring ground tests flight tests interoperability tests and reliability tests incorporate correct safety constraints and mitigations.
• Review T&E plans procedures and results for safety impacts and ensure alignment with program safety objectives and Air Force standards.
• Fulfill PWS-directed security requirements including classified-material handling SCI product management and vault-access operationsas reflected in documented system-safety roles.
• Maintain strict compliance with PWS security and informationprotection requirements (classified product tracking SCI event support and securefacility procedures).
• Advise program leadership on safety risks and requirements across technology maturation design reviews test readiness fielding decisions sustainment activities and configuration changes.
• Represent the program office in highvisibility technical reviews safety boards and briefings to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with engineering T&E organizations configuration management OEM partners logistics cybersecurity reliability engineering and operational units to ensure safety considerations are embedded throughout the acquisition process.
• Guide and mentorjunior engineers in system-safety methodology Air Force policy and acquisition best practices.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Secret w/ SCI eligibility

Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor of Science in relevant discipline and 5 years of relevant experience OR Master of Science in relevant discipline and 3 years of relevant experience

Technical Skills

• Ability to define plan implement and manage comprehensive system safety programs.
• Expertise in system safety engineering methods for electronic electromechanical and mechanical armament systems.
• Knowledge of guidance and control systems weapons fuzing suspension and release equipment and associated test equipment.
  Strong understanding of design requirements hazard identification and system safety implications.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements specifications and standards related to system safety testing operations and logistics.
• Experience supporting test flight and operational readiness activities.
• Proficiency conducting or reviewing system safety analyses and supporting design tradeoff decisions.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate safetycritical configuration changes.
• Indepth knowledge of DoD munitions safety regulations and approval processes (e.g. USAF Nonnuclear Munitions Safety Board USN Weapon Systems Explosive Safety Review Board).
• Familiarity with applicable standards such as MILSTD1316.
• Knowledge of AFI 63104 Aircraft Stores Compatibility Certification requirements.
• Experience developing and interpreting systemssafetyrelated acquisition documentation including Systems Engineering Plans System Safety Analyses PESHE and Life Cycle Sustainment Plans.

Interpersonal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary IPT environments

• Ability to work independently on complex ambiguous technical problems

• Professional judgment and decision-making in support of senior leadership

Additional Information

Location: On-site Eglin AFB FL

Travel: 10%