MIKEL Inc. · 5 months ago
PRINCIPAL SYSTEM SAFETY ENGINEER
Middletown, RI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffMIKEL Inc. is a small woman-owned business providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since 1999. The Principal System Safety Engineer will provide system safety engineering and technical project management support to the Naval Sea Systems Command, focusing on undersea weapons and associated equipment, ensuring safe and effective execution of torpedo enterprise programs.
Cyber SecurityLogisticsSoftware Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the incorporation of system safety engineering principles into undersea weapons, accessories, and support equipment
Review and provide recommendations on system safety analyses and risk assessments performed for undersea weapons systems
Provide inputs for hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and system integration safety evaluations
Support NAVSEA in preparing and presenting safety materials to the Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB), including development of Technical Data Packages
Provide meeting support by chairing or participating in System Safety Working Group (SSWG) meetings, documenting outcomes, and tracking action items
Assist in mentoring new government system safety engineers by providing subject matter expertise and guidance on policies, methodologies, and best practices
Provide programmatic support for multiple simultaneous development, production, and in-service torpedo programs
Assist in coordinating and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for System Safety activities
Prepare draft project schedules, task statements, earned value reports, and technical performance summaries
Provide inputs to annual budget requirements for labor and materials to support NAVSEA’s System Safety Program
Support the acquisition and development of analytical tools and methodologies used to execute system safety efforts
Draft and update System Safety Plans, charters, and enterprise methodologies for NAVSEA/NUWCDIVNPT review and approval
Prepare briefings, reports, and correspondence for NAVSEA leadership, Technical Warrant Holders, Ship Design/Integration Managers, Warfare Centers, and range safety personnel
Coordinate with fleet representatives, industry partners, academia, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers on system safety matters
Support NAVSEA/NUWCDIVNPT executives in communicating program safety concerns to stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise in system safety engineering for complex defense systems, preferably undersea weapons
Experience with explosives safety reviews, risk assessments, and hazard analysis methodologies
Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and NAVSEA system safety policies, processes, and standards
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical documents and deliver briefings to senior stakeholders
Familiarity with project management practices including Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and earned value management (EVM)
Active DoD security clearance
Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401k Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
MIKEL Inc.
MIKEL was founded in 1999 to develop and deliver innovative technologies to the U.S. Navy.
Founded in 1999
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Biagetti
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Dyson
Chief Operating Officer
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