General Dynamics Information Technology · 10 hours ago
Program System Safety Lead
USA AL Huntsville
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $161K/yr
15+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Program System Safety Lead to join their team in Huntsville, AL. The role involves overseeing system safety engineering and analysis for multiple rotary aircraft systems, managing project operations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards throughout the aircraft lifecycle.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports system performance and analysis activities for the Cargo Helicopter International Product Office, to include but not limited to technical development, design, parts integration, test, and evaluation of multiple Army weapon systems
Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between technical project management and planning, technical teams, and line management
Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports
Assesses project technical issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and objectives
Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers
Participates as a member of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) ensuring application of systems and airworthiness principles through aircraft lifecycle phases
With minimal direction, performs most tasks necessary to ensure the identification Safety Critical Items and documentation of hazards within systems
Understands the basic elements of system safety engineering to include hazard analyses, hazard management, risk management, mitigation requirements identification, documentation, tracking and implementing, and residual risk assessment
Typical analyses performed include but are not limited to: Hazard Analyses, hazard mitigation, Safety risk assessments
Develops safety documents as required to support aircraft and test, operational, or flight airworthiness
Leads and supports various System Safety Working Groups (SSWG)
As necessary participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions
Qualification
Required
15 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
An active Secret security clearance
Familiar with Microsoft programs - Excel, word, PowerPoint
Familiar with Safety documents AR385-10 and Mil-std-882E
HS Diploma (or greater) with 15+ years, or BS with 10+ years or MS with 8+ years
Preferred
Fundamental understanding of aircraft dynamics and controls, flight mechanics, aerodynamics and propulsion is a plus
Experience with Bell Helicopter Platforms, Si-70 or UH-60, Huey II, OH-58, AH-6i, and MD530 variant aircraft a plus
Army Safety Officer Course and/or licensed Pilot experience
Previous experience in Aviation System Safety as a Safety Officer, System Safety Engineer or System Safety Lead a must have
Previous Safety Officer or SRD experience desirable
Direct experience and involvement in acquisition processes, like SSWGs and SRD on development of safety information
Experience with SSMPs and RDMs
Experience in US ARMY program office is desired, to include PM ASE, PM Cargo, PM Utility, PM Apache, PM Fixed Wing highly desired
Benefits
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Paid vacation and holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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