Range Safety Engineer (674)

Reliance Test & Technology•Patuxent River, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Range Safety Engineer supports the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) Range Safety Office in Patuxent River, Maryland. The role provides range safety planning, hazard analysis, documentation development, and real-time operational test support. It applies Operational Risk Management principles to mitigate range safety risks and minimize residual risk to personnel, property, and critical infrastructure, with residual risk formally accepted at the appropriate leadership level. The engineer develops and maintains safety guidance, policies, procedures, and engineering documents for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation activities. The position reviews test plans and technical documentation for hazards and compliance with NAVAIR safety instructions, and performs technical analyses such as hazard mitigation, Probabilistic Risk Assessments, and Flight Safety System evaluations for unmanned, ballistic, and Directed Energy systems. The role also qualifies and serves as a Mission Range Safety Officer, acts as the primary safety representative for programs at ATR, and provides real-time safety support during test missions, including testing and operating flight safety containment systems. The engineer consults with project offices and managers on feasibility, resources, and safety system adaptability, and develops operational methods to reduce safety-related delays and costs while maintaining safety compliance. Some travel and/or overtime may be required. Employment and start date are contingent on receiving the required interim DoD security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline from a school of engineering with at least one ABET-accredited professional engineering curriculum, or in a related discipline such as physics, mathematics, or computer science.
At least three years of experience performing the stated or similar functions.
At least two years of work experience associated with engineering functions related to development, test, or evaluation of instrumentation systems.
Academic and work experience in preparing technical and operational test plans, executing sophisticated tests, certifying systems, logistic support planning, reviewing technical data, and analytically interpreting test results.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on teams to produce completed staff work.
Broad technical or engineering knowledge.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of drug screening.
Must currently hold, or be able to obtain and maintain, the required U.S. DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with range safety operating processes and requirements in a test and evaluation environment.
Experience with Flight Termination Systems, electronics, unmanned systems, and weapons systems.
Military and flight test experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and implement general and project-specific range safety guidance, policies, and hazard control procedures.
Author and maintain engineering documents and guidance for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E).
Review test plans and technical documentation to identify hazards and ensure compliance with NAVAIR safety instructions.
Conduct technical analyses, including hazard mitigation, Probabilistic Risk Assessments (PRA), and Flight Safety System evaluations for unmanned, ballistic, and Directed Energy systems.
Qualify and serve as a Mission Range Safety Officer (MRSO), acting as the primary safety representative for programs at ATR.
Provide real-time operational safety support during test missions, including testing and operating flight safety containment systems.
Advise project offices and managers on system feasibility, resource allocation, and safety system adaptability.
Develop operational methods to mitigate safety-related delays and cost factors while maintaining safety compliance.