The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 11 hours ago
R&D System Safety Engineer - STATE COLLEGE, PA
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $191K/yr
2+ years expThe Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to join their Systems Engineering Department. The role involves collaborating on the development of undersea systems, performing safety analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety standards throughout the product lifecycle.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Systems Engineering and Subsystem Design Teams to learn the design and operation of ARL systems
Perform safety analyses as specified in MIL-STD-882E including Preliminary Hazard Analyses, Functional Hazard Analyses, Requirements Hazard Analyses, Subsystem Hazard Analyses, Software Safety Level of Rigor, etc
Assess engineering documents, data, and artifacts to ensure component and system level safety compliance; identify and mitigate potential and existing hazards
Participate in anomaly investigations, failure review boards, and root cause/corrective action analyses
Collaborate with internal and external team members and United States Navy (USN) counterparts in order to ensure delivery of a safe product
Collaborate and maintain relationships within the community including sponsors, engineering teams, and program management
Participate in System Safety Working Groups to ensure that all aspects of system safety are addressed and communicated throughout the program
Communicate with government personnel including NOSSA (Naval Ordnance Safety Support Activity), the WSESRB (Weapon Systems Explosive Safety Review Board) and its constituent panels (FISTP, SSSTRP) and the Navy PHST center (Packaging, Handling, Shipping, Transportation) to identify and address requirements for safe shipping, handling and deployment of weapons systems
Brief the WSESRB and its constituent panels at periodic formal engagements as well as less formal “Tech Assist” meetings
Brief program personnel including USN Program Manager(s), relevant Technical Warrant Holders, etc
The person in this role will have the capability to work independently with external government, program, and contractor counterparts to develop successful system safety programs
Develop deliverable safety work products including System Safety Program Plans, Software System Safety Program Plans, Hazardous Material Management Plans, etc
Lead system safety efforts across one or more undersea programs
Lead team members in order to ensure the delivery of a safe product
Mentor staff in the system safety process including development of work products
Train additional staff in the System Safety process as required by ARL workload
Represent program(s) with presentations, analyses, and reports at engineering review boards, technical interchange meetings, and government safety working groups
Qualification
Required
System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
Effective at presenting in front of teams or groups, or creating conveying information to drive understanding, action, or decision
Previous success with collaborations in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented, culture
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 14+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 5+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 2+ years of relevant experience
Preferred
Familiarity with relevant engineering and safety standards
Ability to conduct various safety analyses: Functional Hazard Analysis, Fault Trees, Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEA), Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Requirements Hazard Analysis, Software Level of Rigor Analyses, etc
Hardware circuit design and development
Embedded software development
Active government security clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Dromazos
CFO and Director of Business Services
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