A highly skilled engineering professional responsible for implementing and overseeing safety engineering processes for DoD/Air Force weapon systems. This position focuses on risk assessment, hazard analysis, and ensuring all systems are safe to operate and maintain in accordance with military standards and Air Force regulations. The ideal candidate will serve as a crucial member of the systems engineering team, identifying and mitigating safety concerns throughout the program lifecycle.  Candidate must possess an active Secret security clearance.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Perform system safety engineering tasks including comprehensive risk assessments and hazard analyses
• Develop and review system safety program plans in accordance with MIL-STD-882 and AFI 91-202
• Establish and maintain hazard tracking logs to ensure proper hazard closure
• Organize and facilitate system safety group meetings, including preparing briefing materials and documenting outcomes
• Evaluate safety concerns from operational and support commands and assist with resolution
• Participate in mishap investigations and develop solutions to findings and recommendations
• Support system safety working groups to address specific safety issues
• Review and evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Contract Change Proposals (CCPs), Technical Order modifications, and contractor/subcontractor proposals
• Identify safety non-compliances related to airworthiness and OSS&E
• Update program safety recommendations in the Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS)
• Support technical reviews, Configuration Control Board meetings, and crisis management activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• MA/MS in an applicable engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program with 12+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years DoD experience; OR BA/BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program with 15+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years DoD experience; OR 20+ years of directly related experience with applicable certifications, including 8+ years DoD experience.
• Active Secret security clearance (required)
• Thorough understanding of MIL-STD-882, AFI 91-202, and AFMC supplements
• Experience developing hazard analyses and performing risk assessments
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate weapon system contractor safety proposals
• Experience with mishap investigations and risk mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with Configuration Control Board processes and technical reviews
• Knowledge of airworthiness documentation and weapons systems integrity programs
• Experience with the Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS)
• Strong technical writing skills for documentation and reporting

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.