Lead System Safety Engineer

Position Description Summary

APT Research is hiring a Lead System Safety Engineer to support an upcoming contract in Huntsville, AL for a missile program. Applicants should have knowledge of S&MA disciplines, S&MA processes, and internal/external program interfaces and interactions. Experience with hazard report generation and hazard tracking is required. Experience in preparing safety data packages that meet safety review panel criteria is required, and experience presenting hazard reports to Safety Review Panel is highly desired.

This is a great position for someone looking for a career change or technical growth.

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APT is an employee‑owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interests, and excellent benefits including recognition as a top workplace for working parents. Employees are owners, each sharing in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative analysis, planning, and test solutions that exceed expectations, build employee pride, and optimize shareholder value.

• Support design reviews and requirements generation
• Support system hazard analyses/software safety analyses
• Mentor APT and customer safety engineers on safety data package development
• Generate hazard reports and supporting documentation
• Advise the customer in the conduct of safety panels
• Integrate and coordinate with internal S&MA disciplines and engineering/management

• A minimum of 15 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree, or 13 years with a Master’s Degree in science, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, aeronautics, safety, or a closely related technical discipline
• Extensive experience on missile programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, to communicate well with different levels of management
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and deliver high‑quality products on schedule
• Ability to resolve complex problems and develop innovative solutions

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must be able to obtain a Secret level clearance if needed

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

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation or desk
• Ability to lift more than 15 lbs.

• 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 pose a safety risk or hazard to the employee or others
• Must be able to work in an inclusive and communicative team environment, both internally and with customers present

Requires ability to travel domestically or internationally.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the email address  and/or phone number (256) 327‑3373 to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, military status, participation in protected activity, pregnancy, protected veteran status or protected leave status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

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