Position Description Summary:
APT Research is hiring a
Safety Engineer in Dahlgren, VA to support MDA on our MAPSS Safety contract.
Requirements:- Experience implementing system safety processes and methodologies IAW Government and Industry
Standards; a working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 (series); during design, development, use, and
maintenance of safety-critical hardware and software systems in complex aerospace and/or weapons
systems. - Must be able to create briefings in PowerPoint and brief to a technical audience.
- Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports
and presentations. - Understanding of risk and hazard assessment, mitigations and acceptance.
- Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups.
- Must possess the ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems.
- Significant experience evaluating project level safety programs to ensure compliance with DoD and
Agency level safety guidance - Capability and/or experience developing and presenting safety assessments to a diverse audience.
Required Education/Experience:- Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited institution and 4 year's of experience in System Safety engineering
- Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's degree in scientific field (e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Computer
Science) with 6 years demonstrated skill and relevant experience in system safety engineering
and/or software system safety engineering.
Security Clearance Requirement:- Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher.
Essential Job Functions:Work Environment:
- Office environment
- Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
- Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
Travel Requirements:
- Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.)
Physical Requirements:
- Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
Other Essential Functions:- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
- Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others
