Systems Safety Engineer

JRC Careers • Washington, DC

2h

About The Position

The Systems Safety Engineer (SP04732) for the Limited Operational Capability (LOC) branch (SP047) plans and manages conventional safety requirements, oversees their implementation, ensures verification, and supports safety certification for the LOC missile. The role manages implementation of DoD Instruction 5000.69 at the flight-system and missile levels, applying system safety review procedures during weapon system safety reviews. It also implements policies and procedures to achieve LOC missile safety certifications for missile processing and handling ashore and deployment afloat.

The position involves regular interaction with senior Department of War (DoW), Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC), and industry leadership. Approximately 50% travel to test ranges, contractor facilities, weapons facilities, and government laboratories is required to support technical and programmatic reviews, integration events, and milestone readiness assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in defense system engineering on a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Extensive knowledge of DoD Manual 5000.69, DoD Joint Services Weapon System Safety Review Process.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, Standard Practice for System Safety.
• Knowledge of the Joint Services Software Safety Authorities (JS-SSA) Software System Safety Implementation Process and tasks supporting MIL-STD-882E.
• Knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.88 and 5000.02.
• Demonstrated experience in missile systems design, integration, and verification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with OSD, Service PEOs, and FFRDC stakeholders.
• Active or recently adjudicated Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management.
• INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification.
• Experience supporting nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess system, missile, and ordnance safety policy and flow down implementable, verifiable missile requirements as the principal engineer.
• Oversee and approve contractor implementation of safety features in missile and missile support equipment designs.
• Represent LOC missile interests at Command-level safety meetings and forums.
• Work with external partners to assess, support, and document safety features and compliance within baseline missile designs.
• Advise as a safety expert and stay current on safety program changes and potential impacts to the LOC missile.
• Support safety certification activities to prove, exercise, and assess readiness for certification, including activities involving missile and flight-system interests.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across the system development and deployed lifecycle.
• Prepare materials, support preparations, and provide technical advice during safety reviews and certification activities.
• Work with the Weapon Integration Systems Engineering (WISE) team to achieve NOSSA and WSSERB safety certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Employee benefits program supporting team members’ well-being and success.
• Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level