Senior System Safety Engineer #4135628

APT Research, Inc.•Huntsville, AL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

APT Research is hiring a Senior System Safety Engineer in Huntsville, AL or remote to support our MDA MAPSS Safety contract. APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Requirements

Bachelors in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in System Safety Engineering OR a Bachelors of Science degree with 15 years of experience in System/Software Safety.
A SECRET level clearance

Responsibilities

Develops and oversees Test and Targets safety programs throughout the system life cycle, including system safety, range safety, operational safety, explosives safety, and insensitive munitions (IM) compliance.
Serves as the primary safety interface among Test and Targets Program Offices, contractors, Quality & Safety (QS), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Safety, Range Safety organizations, the Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB), explosives hazard classification authorities, and host installation safety organizations.
Conducts safety assessments and technical evaluations in support of Program Change Board (PCB) reviews to identify hazards, assess impacts, and ensure proposed changes comply with safety requirements.
Performs system safety risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate and verify mitigation effectiveness, reduce risks to acceptable levels, and prepare documentation supporting the formal acceptance of residual risk in accordance with DoD, MDA, and MIL-STD-882 requirements.
Develops, implements, and maintains system safety requirements, policies, and guidance to minimize risks to personnel, property, mission objectives, and the environment throughout the program life cycle.
Leads the reporting, investigation, tracking, and resolution of safety incidents and mishaps, ensuring root cause analyses are completed, corrective actions are implemented, and lessons learned are incorporated to prevent recurrence and improve overall program safety performance.