Safety Engineer - Directed Energy Systems

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

AV is a leading innovator in the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of optics and laser systems; we are currently seeking a highly motivated Mid to Senior Level Safety Engineer with a strong background in safety implementation for directed energy technologies to join our dynamic team efforts on a ground-based program.

The ideal person would have experience executing large ACAT-1 or equivalent programs. Safety Engineers on this program will collaborate with small and large teams working on a variety of tasks and responsibilities including:

• 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

• Reviewing and assessing system designs, plans, and specifications for safety compliance.

• 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.

• Develop and implement testing protocols for lasers, optical or electrical components and systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and specifications.

• Coordinate and conduct integration and validation activities across mechanical, optical, electrical, and software domains

• Support risk assessments, failure mode analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Aptitude in collaborative problem solving to resolve engineering issues on projects.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and test engineers, to integrate laser and optics-based solutions into larger systems.

• Support the integration of laser systems with control electronics, power supplies, and mechanical assemblies.

• Participate in design reviews, documentation, and knowledge-sharing sessions to ensure engineering best practices are followed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Systems Engineering.

• Proficiency in systems modeling tools (e.g., MBSE, SysML), test automation, and data analysis.

• 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.

• Current and active DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Clearance Level

 

Secret

The salary range for this role is:

$93,371 - $132,300

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applic