Directed Energy Systems Safety Lead

Responsibilities

• Conducting analyses like Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) to identify potential hazards.
• Assessing risks using both quantitative and qualitative methods to support design choices and recommend controls.
• Evaluating failure modes, effects, and criticality in analyses.
• Preparing and delivering safety-related documentation, such as System Safety Hazard Assessments (SSHA) and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR).
• Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD), military, and other applicable safety standards and policies.
• Reviewing contractor documents and change requests for safety implications.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams, including design, development, and test engineers.
• Communicating with stakeholders like government officials and contractors to address safety concerns.
• Developing and implementing testing protocols for lasers, optical or electrical components and systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and specifications.
• Cooking and conducting integration and validation activities across mechanical, optical, electrical, and software domains.
• Supporting risk assessments, failure mode analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aptitude in collaborative problem solving to resolve engineering issues on projects.
• Supporting the integration of laser systems with control electronics, power supplies, and mechanical assemblies.
• Participating in design reviews, documentation, and knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure engineering best practices are followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Proficiency in systems modeling tools (e.g., MBSE, SysML), test automation, and data analysis.
• 15 years professional experience with 5 years' experience in systems engineering with a focus on directed energy systems.
• Experience with high-powered directed energy systems and directed energy safety protocols.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.
• 8 years directly related experience.
• Innoslate familiarity is a plus.
• Experience with directed energy system integration into larger systems.
• Experience with power and grounding designs and implementation.
• Experience with EO/IR systems.
• Strong technical writing skills are applicable to engineering documentation (analysis reports, specifications, requirements documents, etc.).
• Familiarity with laser safety standards (ANSI Z136, IEC 60825).
• Experience with Military Systems.
• Experience with Directed Energy Systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching.
• A 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.