Range Laser Safety Specialist

Saalex•Corona, CA

10d•$85,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Saalex is seeking a Range Laser Safety Specialist to support the U.S. Navy (USN) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division (NSWC Corona) current range assessment program. This role involves supporting the development of new range complexes, presenting at key meetings like the Laser Systems Safety Working Group and the NATO Laser Safety Panel, and providing range evaluation and development support from a systems perspective. The work supports U.S. and Foreign military test, evaluation, and training programs, involving both on-site and off-site fieldwork. This is a part-time/on-call position with a hybrid remote/in-office work location, requiring exceptional personal discipline and time management skills due to the significant telecommuting aspect.

Requirements

Detail and accuracy-oriented.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Self-disciplined and self-motivated.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior US and allied partners and sponsors in a multidisciplinary environment.
Requires minimal supervision and direction; excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds of equipment for up to half a mile.
Ability to walk up to two miles in various environmental conditions and on various outdoor terrains.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to fly in small fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft and travel by boat/vessel and ATVs/UTVs.
Must possess an active U.S. passport or be able to obtain one.
Bachelor of Science degree required.
Minimum of 15 years of relevant laser safety experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a command Laser Systems Safety Officer for both laboratory and range facilities.
Experience with in air, over water and underwater uses of laser systems.
Experience with bringing laser systems to the Navy Laser Safety Review Board.
U.S. Navy TLSO/RLSS/LSS certification.
Experience creating and running test and evaluation laser ranges and laser firing areas.
Experience as a Navy laser safety instructor.
Experience with RDT&E laser systems development.
Knowledge of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation principles.
Experience with military training procedures and documentation.
Experience working with military, federal and foreign partner agencies.
Ability to pass U.S. Navy NASTP (Naval Aviation Survival Training Program) Class 3 Non-Aircrew aviation physiology and water survival training.
Experience as in systems safety, systems engineering and test engineering desirable.
Experience working with the DoD and NATO communities desirable.

Responsibilities

Complete in-the-field surveys of various test, evaluation and training ranges, which may include extensive hiking, flights in both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, ship/boat transport, and ATV use.
Participate in site surveys and provide in-briefs and out-briefs to the range personnel.
Ensure that field notes, photo records and GIS/GPS data are collected.
Review documents including range survey reports and Naval, DoD and NATO instructions.
Create plans to develop new range.
Report on analysis results and produce reports as required, including ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Maintain contacts within the DoD and NATO.
Interact with senior level customers and collaborators both domestically and internationally.
Provide laser safety instruction as required.
Develop or introduce new technologies and processes to improve workflows.
Provide laser safety consulting to customers with diverse operational needs.
Document and analyze requirements from users and managers and translate them into application, functionality, and data requirements.
Interpret data and research geographical information.
Assist with training and technical support of end users and stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.