Systems Safety Analyst at WR Systems

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: Negligible

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Systems Safety Analyst to review and develop systems safety programs and activities in accordance with contractual requirements.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

·       Develop system safety plan outlining all safety assessment processes, activities, responsibilities and deliverables consistent with governing guidelines.

·       Apply engineering principles and standards to support, develop, or review system/subsystem hazard analysis, software system safety analysis, and functional hazard analysis.

·       Analyze, recommend, and drive safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures in order to mitigate or eliminate hazards.

·       Support development of systematic and comprehensive risk management of in-service safety analysis processes, training, procedures and tools.

·       Analyze data, develop written deliverables, assist with the presentation of results, and assist with the review of customer system safety documents to verify compliance with requirements, policy, and guidance documents.

·       Perform system safety risk assessments, identify problem areas, and assists in evaluating design modifications and engineering change proposals (ECPs).

·       Flow down reliability and safety derived requirements to system design to appropriately mitigate risks.

·       Develop, review, and update safety program documentation and artifacts as required to support the customer.

·       Identify hazards associated with functions and systems and develop mitigation strategies in support of the certification of systems.

·       Provide input and feedback to safety plans, processes, procedures, schedules, and policy documents.

·       Hold broad responsibility for the analysis of all safety aspects of systems design.

·       Perform, monitor, and support various systems safety demonstration and qualification testing and creates/updates test plans and procedures to ensure adequacy for systems safety considerations.

·       Understand safety regulatory requirements applicable to system design and development program and tailor the safety assessment process to ensure these requirements are met.

·       Review product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establish safety requirements for assigned systems.

·       Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.

·       Participate in various system safety meetings with both internal and external stakeholders.

·       Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective solution.

·       May be responsible for evaluating performance of junior staff and/or subordinates.

·       May assist in the selection, training, and development of staff.

·       May lead and direct limited tasks assigned to junior personnel.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

·       High school diploma or GED equivalent.

·       Technical Training in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.

·       Eight (8) + years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience with Department of Defense (DoD and/or shipboard systems experience preferred) in developing and implementing major safety programs inclusive of systems, software, electrical and/or mechanical engineering.

·       Recognized expert who has demonstrated industry and public service leadership in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems.

·       Ability to perform the following:

·       Translate customer requirements into technical solutions.

·       Write routine reports, operating instructions, and correspondence.

·       Work independently and follows through on assignments.

·       Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors and peers.

·       Speak effectively before groups of customers or other employees of the organization.

·       Work as part of a team or collaborate with colleagues.

·       Comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory.

·       Gather and summarize data for reports and to find solutions to various technical problems.

·       Accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

• Preferred:

o    Eight (8) years of hands-on experience with US Navy Navigation equipment and systems, to include three (3) of the following four (4) areas:

o    Systems Requirements

o    Operational Requirements

o    Test & Evaluation

o    Training

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Pay Range: $72,000 - $128,000. The listed pay range represents a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. WR determines the offered salary based on several factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and skills, as well as, position scope and responsibilities, business considerations, market conditions, geographic location, and internal peer equity.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.