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System Safety Engineer

American Systems Corporation

Alexandria, VAFull-time$150–180K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–180K/yr
Location
Alexandria, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS seeks a safety-experienced engineering professional to support the Department of War’s Research and Engineering organization at the Mark Center in Alexandria. The role applies system safety requirements across product lifecycle activities, reviews program documents, and contributes to policy and guidance. It also provides technical expertise in specialized safety areas and supports collaboration with services, agencies, industry, and academia.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System Safety Engineering, requiredMIL-STD-882E, nice to haveSoftware Safety Engineering, nice to haveFuze Safety, nice to haveMunitions and Energetics Safety, nice to haveTest Range Safety, nice to havePolicy Implementation, nice to haveProgram Document Review, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, required10+ Years Engineering Experience, requiredSecret Clearance, requiredMaster's Degree, nice to haveTop Secret Clearance, nice to haveU.S. Citizenship, requiredOUSW Support Experience, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Overview

The Department of War's Research and Engineering (R&E) organization serves as the Department's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and is charged with ensuring the technological superiority of the United States military. Located at the Mark Center in Alexandria, the team works with Pentagon stakeholders and service PEOs. American Systems is seeking a safety-experienced engineering professional to drive safety policy implementation and reviews within R&E.

Responsibilities

As the Systems Safety Engineer, you'll be responsible for the following:

  • You'll be providing technical expertise working with DoW as a System Safety Engineer while applying MIL-STD-882E requirements and tasks to product lifecycle activities.

  • Review program documents and provide input to DoW policy and guidance on System Safety and related Specialty Engineering field.

  • Provide experience in demonstrable combination of on-the-Job and coursework related to System Safety Engineering.

  • You'll be providing technical expertise in software safety engineering, fuze safety, munitions and energetics safety or test range safety.

  • Lead and participate in Community of Practice and Working Groups meetings with services, civilian agencies, FFRDCs, Industry and Academia on system safety.

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering plus minimum of 10 years of engineering experience including System Safety Engineering.

  • MS preferred.

  • Experience supporting OUSW.

  • Must have a current and active Secret Clearance, TS preferred.

  • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

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