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Systems Safety Analyst

WR Systems

Norfolk, VAJob$72–128K/yrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$72–128K/yr
Location
Norfolk, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Ability To Obtain And Maintain Secret ClearanceSecurity clearance

Job overview

WR Systems is hiring a Systems Safety Analyst. WR Systems seeks a Systems Safety Analyst to support safety analysis, hazard mitigation, and risk management for complex naval equipment, ensuring mission‑critical hardware operates reliably under extreme maritime conditions.

Key focus areas include Review and develop systems safety programs and activities in accordance with contractual requirements, Apply engineering principles and standards to support or review system hazard analyses, and Analyze, recommend, and drive safety criteria in system design to mitigate hazards.

Important skills include Systems Safety Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, Software System Safety Analysis, Functional Hazard Analysis, and Documentation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems Safety AnalysisHazard AnalysisRisk AssessmentSoftware System Safety AnalysisFunctional Hazard AnalysisDocumentationEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationData Gathering and Summarization

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDTechnical Training or Experience in US Navy Navigation Equipment and SystemsEight Years Engineering Systems Safety ExperienceAbility to Obtain and Maintain Secret ClearanceTravel Requirement Five PercentPass Pre‑Employment Background Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: 5%

Location: Norfolk, VA

Mission

Out at sea, there’s no margin for failure. Naval systems must operate reliably in extreme conditions, constant vibration, high heat, saltwater corrosion, and continuous operational demand. The hardware that supports these missions must be engineered not just to function, but to endure.

At WR, we design and deliver the mechanical and electrical systems that protect, support, and enable critical naval technologies. From concept through deployment, our work ensures that mission-critical equipment performs exactly as expected, when it matters most.

Summary

WR has a need for a Systems Safety Analyst to support system safety analysis, hazard mitigation, and risk management efforts for complex naval equipment and technologies.

What You’ll Do

  • Review and develop systems safety programs and activities in accordance with contractual requirements.

  • Apply engineering principles and standards to support, develop, or review system/subsystem hazard analysis, software system safety analysis, and functional hazard analysis.

  • Analyze, recommend, and drive safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures in order to mitigate or eliminate hazards.

  • Analyze data, develop written deliverables, assist with the presentation of results, and assist with the review of customer software system safety documents to verify compliance with requirements, policy, and guidance documents.

  • Perform systems safety risk assessments, identifies problem areas, and assists in evaluating design modifications and engineering change proposals (ECPs).

  • Flow down reliability and safety derived requirements to system design to appropriately mitigate risks.

  • Identify hazards associated with functions and systems and develops mitigation strategies in support of the certification of systems.

  • Understand safety regulatory requirements applicable to system design and development program and tailor the safety assessment process to ensure these requirements are met.

  • Participate in various system safety meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.

  • Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Must have qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.

  • Technical training or experience in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.

  • Eight (8) + years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience (DoD and/or shipboard systems experience preferred) in developing and implementing major safety programs inclusive of systems, software, electrical and/or mechanical engineering.

  • Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions.

  • Ability to write routine reports, operating instructions, and correspondence.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors and peers.

  • Ability to work as part of a team or collaborate with colleagues.

  • Ability to gather and summarize data for reports and to find solutions to various technical problems.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Position Salary Range: $72,000 - $128,000. The listed salary range represents the typical range for this position. WR bases the offered salary on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, knowledge, and skills, scope and responsibilities of the position, and market and business considerations.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

Required SkillsRequired Experience

Minimum Salary

$72,000.00

Maximum Salary

$128,000.00

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