BAE Systems, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Safety Lead Engineer
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $249K/yr
6+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense contractor that has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs for over six decades. They are seeking a Safety Lead Engineer to oversee safety engineering for the D5 TRIDENT Strategic Weapon System, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Surety Standards and leading safety strategy development.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Provide an adept at understanding system level safety engineering philosophies and schedules and can plan and direct the technical execution of weapon system safety functions
Synthesize information for alternative safety strategies for current and future platforms and weapon systems, and work with a section of engineers to formulate and implement safety strategies
Apply their understanding of Nuclear Surety to ensure compliance with the four DoD Nuclear Weapon Surety Standards and assist with interpreting how to comply with any current or future changes to the Surety Standards
Prepare for and present at design reviews, perform safety requirements analysis, provide safety assessments, and develop an understanding of the associated system level design safety requirements
Identify risks to the program, perform risk assessment, develop risk mitigations, and have the judgement to know when to elevate risks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 - 10 years of related professional work experience or a Master's Degree and a minimum of 6 - 8 years of related professional work experience
Experience with strategic deterrence and/or missile defense systems and missions
Demonstrated experience in Nuclear Safety methodologies
Developed understanding of Nuclear Surety Standards
Skills in analysis, critical thinking, and technical problem solving
Experience preparing for and leading design reviews or customer meetings
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to establish a strong, positive customer relationship
Ability to interact with, and effectively present information to employees and management
Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project
Preferred
Experience within the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Office, and the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS)
Knowledge of Nuclear Safety Engineering principles throughout all phases of a complex systems life cycle support
Experience with DoD nuclear weapons systems
U.S. Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile experience or experience with Nuclear Reactor Programs
Ability to engage with SSP Weapon System Safety and Technical Branches and BAE Systems Leadership
Experience with Model Based Engineering, MagicDraw, Cameo Collaborator, Teamwork cloud and SysML
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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