System Safety Engineer with Active Secret Clearance

An aerospace client is looking for a System Safety Engineer with Active Secret Clearance who will review product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.

Location: Melbourne, FL 32904 (Onsite)
Position: System Safety Engineer with Active Secret Clearance
Pay Rate: $36/hr. - $47.55/hr. on W2 (DOE)
Duration: 12 months or longer
Schedule: 08:00-17:00 - 9/80 Schedule (Work 9 hour days with every other Friday off)

Responsibilities:

• Reviews product systems associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.
• Independently analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.
• Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
• Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.
• Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost-effective program.
• Evaluate system designs, support equipment, and facilities to ensure they meet applicable safety specifications and standards.
• Develop, review, and approve safety documents, including system safety analyses, reports, and documentation to support customer and certification requirements.
• Apply knowledge of safety engineering principles and standards such as MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, and other relevant industry practices.
• Work with other engineering disciplines, such as systems, software, and test, to ensure safety-critical functions are verified.
• Identify technical issues and propose solutions to resolve them, ensuring safety is integrated throughout the development process.
• Develop and maintain safety requirements and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders to discuss them.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• An active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance is a fundamental requirement.
• Strong working knowledge of standards like MIL-STD-882 is critical, along with other industry or military standards such as DO-178B/C, DO-254, and ARP-4761.
• Experience performing various hazard analyses, such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), is essential.
• The ability to develop safety documentation to meet customer and program requirements is a key requirement.
• Familiarity with tools for requirements management (like DOORS) or other system safety tools is often preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military standards like MIL-STD-882E
• Proficiency in safety analysis techniques (e.g., Fault Tree Analysis)
• Experience with specific domains like aircraft, missile, or software safety.
• A strong knowledge of related standards like ARP-4761 and certifications like CSP/ASP are also preferred.

About our client:
Our client is a world leader and premier innovator in aerospace, with over 100,000 top talent employees providing the most advanced products and technologies in the industry. With numerous awards and recognitions, they offer continuous growth, learning, and development for their employees.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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