Systems Engineer (Safety)

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high‑impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, SPA is known for continuous innovation for government customers in the US and abroad. The Strategic Division supports high‑reliability organizations such as Navy Strategic Systems Programs, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, and the Department of Energy, providing services that include data analytics, threat analysis, risk management, modeling and simulation, cost estimating, earned value management, program management, system engineering, independent evaluation, and High Consequence Event prevention. The Surety Programs Group (SPG) focuses on safety, security, and reliability programs for high‑consequence operations and is hiring a Safety Systems Engineer to provide onsite support at SPA HQ in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

• Apply a passion for solving challenging and time‑critical safety problems in both leadership and supporting roles.
• Participate in and lead analyses and assessments that integrate technical, operational, and programmatic aspects across various elements of the Department of War.
• Support cross‑functional, high‑performance teams conducting quantitative and qualitative safety analysis to inform decision makers.
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently, often with constrained timelines.
• Engage directly with external clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work full‑time, 5 days a week, at SPA HQ in Alexandria with occasional visits to Washington Navy Yard as needed.
• Active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field; degree preferred in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of related systems or safety engineering professional experience.
• Self‑motivated individual with critical thinking, problem‑solving, time‑management, and interpersonal skills; able to work well individually and as part of a team.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a safety‑related field.
• Experience with concepts related to Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance, Personnel, and Fuel (HERO/P/F) and Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMI/EMC).
• Experience with MIL‑STD‑882, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑464, OP3565 Vol 2 and/or OP3565 Vol 1.

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $120,000.00/Yr. – USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligibility to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.