Senior Aircraft Safety Engineer

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Senior Aircraft Safety Engineer in Huntsville, AL to support MDA on our MAPSS Safety contract.

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety and quality analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interests, and excellent benefits, including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

• Experience working aircraft System Safety processes, as described in MIL-STD 882E as well as applicable Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration documents during design, development, use and maintenance of safety‑critical systems.
• Experience working software Safety processes, as described in MIL-STD 882E, during design, development, use and maintenance.
• Experience performing aircraft safety review and analysis to ensure aircraft meet safety requirements.
• Experience evaluating contractor's air and ground safety posture.
• Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups.
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting safety assessments to a diverse audience.
• Specialized knowledge and experience with aircraft safety in research and development programs for aircraft modifications.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited institution and 10 years of experience in system safety engineering.
• Acceptable alternative:
  Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science) with 15 years of demonstrated skill and relevant experience in system safety engineering and/or software system safety engineering.

• Must have a SECRET level clearance or higher.

• Office environment.
• Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written.
• Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers.

• Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) less than 15%.

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and exercise good judgment.
• Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others.

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