Lead System Safety Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description Summary :

APT Research is hiring a Lead System Safety Engineer to support an upcoming contract. This position is in Huntsville, AL supporting a missile program. Applicants should have knowledge of S&MA disciplines, S&MA processes, and internal/external program interfaces and interactions. Experience with hazard report generation and hazard tracking required. Experience in preparing safety data packages that meet safety review panel criteria is required. Experience in presenting hazard reports to Safety Review Panel is highly desired.

This is a great position for someone looking for a career change or a position that provides technical growth.

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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.

The tasks include:

• Support design reviews and requirements generation
• Support system hazard analyses/software safety analyses
• Mentor APT and customer safety engineers on safety data package development
• Generate hazard reports and supporting documentation
• Advise the customer in the conduct of safety panels
• Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management

Requirements :

• A minimum of 15 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree, or 13 years with a Master's Degree in science, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, aeronautics, safety, or a closely related technical discipline
• Extensive experience on missile programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate well with different levels of management, including presentation skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver high quality products on schedule.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and develop innovative solutions

Security Clearance Requirement:

• US Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level clearance if needed

Work Environment :

• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers

Physical Requirements

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
• Ability to lift >15 lbs.

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
• Must be able to work in an inclusive and communicative team environment (within both large and small teams), both internal employee's and with customers present

Travel Required:

• Requires ability to travel domestically or internationally <10%

***This Position is Contingent upon Contract Award***

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and pro vides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [email protected] and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity (such as requesting job-protected leave, or some covered accommodation), pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status (or use of protected leave), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.