Safety Engineer - Long-Range Missile Systems

Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. • $100K — $130K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Systems Safety
  • 15+ years experience in DoW operations/program support
  • Willingness to travel locally and occasionally CONUS/OCONUS
  • Full-time commitment to work on-site in Chantilly, VA within SCIF/SAPF

Responsibilities

  • Lead system safety engineering efforts for missile development programs
  • Develop and oversee System Safety Program Plans and hazard analyses
  • Serve as liaison to independent safety review boards for certification processes
  • Identify and mitigate safety risks related to energetics and weapon integration
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system validation
  • Participate in project reviews and assess deliverables
  • Review schedules to ensure safety milestone alignment with project timelines

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Involvement in cutting-edge missile system programs
  • Work in a classified, secure environment
  • Collaboration with experienced systems engineers and program managers
  • Potential for advancement in a strategic sector
Full Job Description
Overview

SPA has an immediate need for a Safety Engineer - Long-Range Missile Systems.

Responsibilities

This position will serve as the System Safety and Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB) / Non-Nuclear Munitions Safety Board (NNSB) Lead, providing matrixed support across multiple new missile programs. The SETA contractor will work closely with program managers, systems engineers, and external safety boards to ensure that rigorous system safety engineering principles are applied throughout the rapid prototyping and development lifecycle. This role emphasizes hazard identification, risk mitigation, and strict adherence to DoW explosives and weapons safety standards to ensure the safe testing, fielding, and employment of advanced missile systems.

  • Leads matrixed system safety engineering efforts and coordinates WSESRB/NNSB review processes across multiple long-range missile development programs.
  • Develop, review, and oversee System Safety Program Plans (SSPP), hazard analyses, and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) in accordance with MIL-STD-882E.
  • Serve as the primary programmatic liaison to independent safety review boards (WSESRB, NNSB, etc.), ensuring all certification requirements and documentation are prepared and submitted effectively.
  • Identify, track, and develop mitigation strategies for safety risks associated with energetics, propulsion systems, software safety, and complex weapon integration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate complex DoD systems, advanced weapon systems, and C4ISR equipment.
  • Participate in project reviews, assess contract deliverables, and coordinate with technical review boards on decisions with broad program impact.
  • Review Vendor Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) to ensure product plans and safety certification milestones will reach delivery times according to the overall project schedule.
  • Work with the Program Management team and chief engineer to understand priorities and drive project execution in alignment with those priorities.
  • Develop presentations, recommendations, and written communications to explain system safety postures, hazard analyses, and mitigation strategies to program management and all stakeholders.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance at time of application
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Safety, or a related technical discipline
  • 15+ years supporting DoW operations and/or program
  • Able to support routine local travel, including occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel
  • Able to work full-time in a Chantilly VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces

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Joining Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career in a leading-edge professional environment that is committed to innovation and leadership. This company is renowned for its strategic role in providing integral analysis and planning solutions across various sectors.

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Commitment to professional growth is a cornerstone of Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. Employees are encouraged to pursue continuous improvement through various training programs, including leadership development and diversity training. The company supports career advancement with resources and tools that help individuals expand their knowledge and take on new challenges.

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Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. is dedicated to supporting its employees with comprehensive benefits designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as competitive retirement plans. The company culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, fostering an environment where innovation and collaboration are paramount.

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