McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) has an immediate opening for an Intermediate-level Weapon Systems Safety Engineer to support our Code 45 Submarine Launchers and Precision Missiles Department tasking. Duties include preparing and/or updating safety assessment reports and hazard assessment reports. Reviewing and analyzing system safety management and program plans, safety analyses, accident and incident data, mishap investigation reports, safety test plans and results, and other ESOH related data. Performing operational analyses and studies to identify potential deficiencies in weapon operating procedures, ordnance handling procedures, stowage or other logistics phases involving ordnance, casualty procedures, etc. and making specific recommendations for their resolution. Role:
• Prepare/update Safety Assessment Reports.
• Prepare/review/update Technical Data Packages and Presentation Materials in support of Safety Review Board Reviews including the Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB), Software Systems Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP) and Fuse & Initiation Systems Technical Review Panel (FISTRP).
• Review System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations to system design in collaboration with program staff.
• Perform operational analysis to identify potential deficiencies in operating procedures, training documentation, maintenance procedures, storage and handling procedures, and/or ordnance handling procedures.
• Review and make recommendations to test plans to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and other system change requests to identify/verify safety risks.
• Collaborate with government vendors during the development of weapons systems. Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree with five (5) years or more experience. 3 or more years of additional relevant Systems Safety experience from military or private sector may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree
• Experience conducting System Engineering Analysis, System Safety Analysis, Risk Management and/or Hazard Analysis
• Experience operating, maintaining, testing, or analyzing weapons systems or complex mechanical or software systems especially those mentioned above Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with US Navy combat systems, launchers, or ammunition
Experience with MIL-STD 882E