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System Safety Engineering Specialist

Black Ram Engineering (http://blackrameng.com/), a critical defense and space solution provider, has an immediate opening for a System Safety Engineering Specialist to develop and lead a safety program for an Unmanned Air System which is composed of aircraft, ground control, and launch and recovery elements and is used in land and shipboard environments. This position will be located in Bingen/Hood River, WA (about .45 minutes’ drive from Portland, OR) and another may be available in Mobile, AL.

Responsibilities:
  • Creating an overall system safety plan
  • Compiling hazards analysis databases
  • Creating and implementing safety hazard mitigation methods and plans
  • Training personnel as necessary
Qualifications include the following:
  • Experience with MIL-STD-882B
  • Experience with Safety Hazards Analysis
  • In compliance with Department of Defense and Department of State standards related to this work, you must be a U.S. Citizen and able to qualify for a Secret Clearance
  • Must be willing to relocate (assistance is available)
We offer a competitive compensation package, as well as a comprehensive benefits plan. AA/EEO. For immediate consideration, please apply by going to the following link:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CORSAIR&cws=2&rid=199

Candidates may also contact me directly.

Karen Kohlhepp l Senior Recruiter l Kirkland Shared Services 10422 NE 37th Circle l Kirkland, WA 98033 207.338.3814 l Karen.Kohlhepp@kirklandoffice.com

Posted August 30, 2010


A Medical Device company in San Diego is looking for assistance in the development of Safety / Assurance Cases. This contract will last for 1 to 2 weeks.

Please send resume/qualifications and requirements to richard.j.lambertus@carefusion.com.

Posted August 9, 2010


15-20 System Safety Engineer Openings for a Government/Military Contract. Company name can be given upon speaking with me. Thank you.

Location: Shelby Township, MI or Sterling Heights, MI (10 minutes apart)

Duration: 6 months

Job Title: System Safety Engineer

Job Description:
  • Perform hazard analysis of systems (Conceptual, developmental, fielded) to ensure an acceptable level of safety is implemented in the design and throughout the life cycle of all GDLS products.
  • Prepare and interpret System Safety Design Requirements.
  • Work with Design and Development Engineers to accomplish system safety design requirements.
  • Prepare Safety Assessment Reports to document the safety evaluation and risk assumed prior to operation/test of a system.
  • Investigate and prepare Fire and Accident Reports and Notices on GDLS produced vehicles.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Bachelor of Science in Safety Engineering preferred.
  • Applicant must meet ASR requirements and be able to work on and enter wheeled and tracked armor vehicles.
  • Must be able to travel to field sites and subcontractors.
  • Working knowledge of Mil-Std 882 a plus.
  • Must have or be able to obtain security clearance.
To apply: jeremiah.lokken@eps-jobs.com

Posted July 30, 2010


Manager, Software Development Organization

Safety Management Systems expertise

Job # 10008S3

CSC is a global leader in providing technology-enabled solutions and services through three primary lines of business. These include Business Solutions & Services, the Managed Services Sector and the North American Public Sector. CSC's advanced capabilities include system design and integration, information technology and business process outsourcing, applications software development, Web and application hosting, mission support and management consulting. The company has been recognized as a leader in the industry, including being named by FORTUNE Magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for Information Technology Services (2010). Headquartered in Falls Church, VA., CSC has approximately 94,000 employees and reported revenue of $16.1 billion for the 12 months ended April 2, 2010. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.csc.com.

US Citizenship or Permanent Resident (Green Card) required and must be clearable for position of Public Trust.

Work location: Kendall Square - Cambridge, MA

CSC, in support of the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Software Development Manager to lead a large, multi-faceted technical team consisting of multiple projects. Candidate should have hands-on experience in Microsoft development tools to include C#, ASP.NET, WPF, and Silverlight. Agile/Scrum methodology knowledge preferred. PMP Certification essential. Knowledge of Safety Management Systems required. Industry knowledge in aeronautics, transportation or experience with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a plus.

The Safety Information Systems (SIS) department includes projects initiated by our customer, the Volpe Center, primarily on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration that includes all aspects of an information system development life cycle. The Software Development Manager will assist with leading a suite of projects with team sizes ranging from 1-15 individuals. The majority of these projects employ the .NET framework, C#, WPF/Silverlight and SQL Server and are being developed using MS Visual Studio Team System/Team Foundation Server 2008. Successful candidates must have demonstrated capability to lead a team of technical professionals within a defined and successfully implemented SDLC. In addition, candidates will have client facing responsibilities and will be held accountable for project planning and tracking using an enterprise project management system based upon MS Project 2007. These positions encompass all facets of project management, client management, and team leadership.

Essential Functions
  • Oversees and develops uniquely complex work statements, scope/priority definition and the creation of budgets and schedules for several large complex projects. Develops documents in accordance with appropriate standards and customer requirements and needs.
  • Defines overall high-level project plans and their interdependencies, manages communications between projects, and sets realistic objectives for team leads within a project. Documents program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program course. Determines changes and/or corrections and implements as appropriate or approved.
  • Maintains grade and quality of project deliverables within defined and agreed upon requirements. Oversees adjustments and changes necessary. Communicates with client senior management to manage expectations, maintain smooth operations, and build client relationships.
  • Gathers feedback from client on project results; analyzes feedback and incorporates same into future projects. Determines, obtains and provides program metrics/status to stakeholders to communicate project progress. Leverages corporate synergies to improve customer information technology performance.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science or related field preferred
  • Eleven or more years of project management experience
  • Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
  • Experience working with delivery assurance policies, procedures and principles to ensure compliance
  • Experience working with key financial indicators of the program and organization
Other Qualifications
  • Must possess PMP Certification
  • Expertise in Safety Management Systems
  • Agile/Scrum methodology preferred
  • Ability to lead individual projects
  • Background in Microsoft technologies to include C#, ASP.NET, WPF/Silverlight
  • Prior transportation, aviation/FAA or aviation safety experience desired
  • Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks; should be able to manage multiple projects, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and switch between tasks quickly
  • Strong comprehension skills for understanding needs and developing and applying solutions
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for interacting with team members and clients at the highest corporate level
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills along with expert level communication and negotiation skills
  • Possess leadership skills to train, guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
  • Personal computer and business solutions software skills
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
  • Willingness to travel
To apply please visit:

http://www.csc.com/careersus job # 10008S3

Posted July 26, 2010


System Safety Engineer

This is a lead position is in support of the Airworthiness Certification and Safety Program Development for the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) program. The qualified applicant will lead development and integration of Modified Airworthiness Certification Criteria (MACC) and Safety Procedures for payload operators on the Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in compliance with MIL-HDBK-516 and MIL-STD-882D. Facilitate Safety Working Group (SWG) meetings to ensure the program milestones and aggressive schedule are met. Perform and conduct reliability and safety analyses of systems utilizing established methods and procedures to ensure product designs are in conformance with company and customer reliability and safety standards. Provide technical assistance to assigned organizations as required. Uses standard desktop (PC) computer Windows-based tools to produce original documents including plans, procedures and reports. Should be well organized, effective working independently as well as in a team environment, able to handle multiple assignments and possess good oral and written communication skills. Candidate must have an understanding for gold mining for data and be capable of generating realistic assumptions to developing credible engineering analyses. Analyses include fault tree analyses (FTA) and system safety analyses (SSA). Identify certification and specification compliance methods for reliability and safety. Define and coordinate required testing to demonstrate compliance with reliability and safety requirements. Review contractual requirements and certification requirements for reliability and safety implications. Basic Requirements BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field and 9 yrs of experience. Seven years of RMA experience on a military program. Experience performing system safety analyses (i.e. PHL, PHA, SSHA, SHA, O&SHA). A working knowledge of MIL-STD-882D. Experience with EVM Processes. Additional Information: Candidate must be a US citizen with the abilty to obtain DoD Security Clearance Required. Assets Experience in qualifying EMI/EMC and Environmental requirements by analysis. Understanding of Airborne equipment installation and operations. Experience with AutoCADD a plus. Should be experienced in RF Communications Equipment packaging for airborne platforms. Certified Reliability Engineer is a plus. Experience in aviation maintenance procedures, COTS equipment logistics and IEEE standards is a plus. Familiarity with military and FAA safety standards and procedures in addition to the MIL-STD-464, Air Force System Safety Handbook, and MIL-STD-1472. Knowledge of HERP/HERO/HERF is a plus. Experience with DOOR's is a plus. Experience with PDR, CDR, and FDR presentations is plus. MULTIPLE POSITIONS. Relocation Assistance Available. Security Clearance Required.

To apply please visit http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getCareerHome.do to apply Posting ID: IT/104048 and Posting ID: IT/104047

Re-posted July 14, 2010


SAFETY/RELIABILITY ENGINEER

L-3 Communications Display Systems

Alpharetta, Georgia

REQUIREMENTS:

A BS in electrical or mechanical engineering is required and a MS in reliability engineering is desired. Knowledge of MS Office. All candidates shall demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES:

Safety/Reliability engineering point of contact starting with contract award through the sustaining portion of their life cycle. Perform MTBF predictions, FMECA, BIT analysis, fault tree analysis, MTTR, FHA, and SSA. Generate deliverable documentation to customer specifications and presenting material at customer design reviews.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience with Relex or a similar reliability prediction tool is a plus. Familiar with MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-1629, MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4761 and MIL-STD-470 or equivalent standards is a plus. Experience with Military, or civil aviation electronics is preferred. Experience generating and presenting proposals, interacting with different facets of engineering as well as with the customer is desirable.

Company:

Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications employs worldwide and is a prime contractor in Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance, C³ISR (Command, Control and Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of homeland defense products and services for a variety of emerging markets.

About the Division:

L-3 Display Systems designs, develops and manufactures ruggedized display systems for military and commercial applications.

About the Area:

Alpharetta is a suburb of Atlanta, GA. It is located about 35 miles northeast of Atlanta in Forsyth County. Whether you are interested in sports, history, entertainment, the arts, dinning or shopping, the area is full of excitement, activity and opportunity. The greater Atlanta area offers a warm sunny climate and is close to mountains as well as seashores. There is a multitude of unique attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, New World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Studio tour, Centennial Olympic Park and Stone Mountain Park. The Atlanta area is also home to Ebenezer Baptist Church, The King Memorial and the Carter Center.

Benefits:

L-3 Display Systems offers a comprehensive benefit package, including:
  • Casual Work Environment/Dress Code
  • Health Insurance – employees can participate in medical, dental, Rx, and vision plans
  • Medical and Dependent FSA
  • Company paid life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • ESPP - Employee Stock Option Plan
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Vacation, Sick Pay and Holidays – including year-end facility shutdown
  • Long Term Care
  • Tuition Refund Program
  • 9/80 Compressed Work Week – alternate Fridays off
  • Employee Referral Program
Contact Information:

Please e-mail resume to Jane Bybee No agencies please

EEO/M/F/D/V

Posted July 14, 2010


Safety Systems S&E Associate Technical Services, #35163

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of the world's leading research laboratories in particle physics research. SLAC is now a multipurpose laboratory for astrophysics, photon science, accelerator and particle physics research, and is operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy. We currently have an opportunity for a Safety Systems S&E Associate Technical Services.

Responsibilities:
The Safety Systems Section at SLAC (Integrated Controls Department) is responsible for protection of personnel from prompt radiation, in the framework of accelerator safety systems (Personnel Protection Systems and Beam Containment Systems) and associated support equipment. Current safety interlock systems are both Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and relay-based. The Safety Systems Science & Engineering Associate reports to the Engineering Support Group Leader, and is responsible for providing a high level technical service in support of the Section's goals. This includes: executing and/or coordinating and supervising installation and testing of new or modified circuits; building and testing prototype and special purpose equipment, chassis, racks, panels (both for legacy systems and new installations) using relay logic and PLC; preparing job orders, requisitions, cost estimates, wire tables/coding sheets and rack profiles from engineering drawings; troubleshooting relay- and PLC- based interlock safety systems; procuring hardware; coordinating work with other shops; modifying existing documentations using CAD systems; executing and supporting maintenance activities (from field tasks to data collection). This position will require some off-hours work to provide for the certification and repair of safety-related and controls electronics for the accelerator and experimental areas. Some level of physical agility is needed (up/down ladders, climbing over accelerator components during field activities, tests, etc.).

Required Skills:
Associate degree with background in electrical, mechanical, industrial, or nuclear engineering is required. At least several years of experience in the design, development, manufacturing or testing of electro-mechanical systems. Knowledge of electronic circuits and the use of circuit and system test instruments; working knowledge of fabrication and wiring techniques; cable installation field experience; knowledge of PLC hardware and software. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Experience working independently and as part of a team. Ability to take initiative on responsibilities, think and solve problems analytically, finish work within scheduled timelines and work with minimal supervision. Ability to lead, coordinate, plan and organize tasks. Proficient in the use of PC-based tools. Ability to occasionally access difficult areas which require the use of ladders and the ability to climb over components in the field. The position will require additional safety training to support these activities.

Desired: Experience in reliability/safety analysis techniques; Safety Life Cycle; Systems Engineering; International safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 ; ISA/ANSI 84.01); Quality Control.

Interested applicants can apply online at:

http://www-public.slac.stanford.edu/hr/jobs/jobdetail.asp?REQID=35163

Posted June 29, 2010


SYSTEM SAFETY AND DEPENDABILITY ENGINEER (RAMS)

LOCATION: Rockville, Maryland, USA

STATUS: Full Time

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years

RECRUITMENT CONTACT: us_jobs@gmv.com

GMV Space Systems Inc. is the US subsidiary of Group GMV, a family-owned engineering company which is one of the world-wide leaders in satellite ground systems. We provide innovative, customizable solutions to commercial and institutional customers around the world. We recruit and hire excellent engineers, and encourage innovation, technical excellence and continuing education. Our engineers regularly present papers at technical conferences, continue their education (more than 75% have a master’s degree), and we re-invest more than 12% of budget in IR&D projects. This striving for excellence, innovation and flexibility is a major part of our culture. We provide very competitive compensation, attractive benefits, and a great work environment with lots of opportunities for professional growth. If you would like to work in an interesting, fun, fast-paced, challenging, diverse and global company which is growing rapidly, please send us your resume.

GMV Space Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to practicing non-discrimination in every aspect of employment. GMV is looking for an experienced Safety and Dependability Engineer with both strong technical skills in System Safety and Aerospace, and strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The job definition includes the following responsibilities:
  • Overseeing, maintaining, extending, and implementing the Safety Program through all system life cycle.
  • Overseeing, maintaining, extending, and implementing the Dependability Program through all system life cycle.
  • Development and monitoring adherence to System Safety and Dependability Program Plans.
  • Identifying and planning tasks.
  • Interfacing with clients’ and contractors’ safety manager, program manager, engineers and staff.
  • Analyzing and designing safety systems, developing system safety requirements and specifications, ensuring compliance to those requirements, supporting engineering and research activities to ensure hazard and mishap risks to systems and personnel are identified, analyzed and controlled to an acceptable risk/severity level, and safety testing and verification (including software, hardware, system performance and operational procedures)
  • Participating in design and safety reviews.
  • Coordinating activities associated with and providing leadership for the Safety Board Committee.
  • Investigating, analyzing, and documenting safety incidents and then implementing practices / procedures to fulfill safety objectives.
  • Perform system safety analysis and tasks per NASA or DoD (MIL-STD-882) standards (Preliminary Hazards List/Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Safety Assessment Report from a system approach including particular analysis for software and hardware)
  • Perform Dependability analysis and tasks per NASA or DoD (MIL-STD-785/470B/1472D/1629 etc) standards (Reliability, Availability and Maintainability assessment and prediction from a system approach including particular analysis for software and hardware)
  • Create and review documentation, reports, procedures, user and operation manuals, training and presentations.
  • Support configuration management process
  • Performing reliability and failure data analysis.
  • Define, implement, and execute reliability and qualification tests;
  • Providing direction to design or technical staff
  • Supporting proposal activities
  • Promoting safety culture in organization and work in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Capable of working and integrating successfully with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to details.
  • Able to solve unusual or complex engineering problems.
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Autonomous, able to work under minimal supervision
  • Commitment to meet schedule on time
  • Proficiency in the use of PC-Based tools (particularly MS Office and MS Project).
  • Knowledge of DOORS tool for requirements management is a plus
  • Able to use IT infrastructure to improve job effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Strong believer in safety culture
  • Ability to travel to client and subcontractor sites.
  • BS in Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5+ years safety-related engineering experience applying system safety to the design and evaluation of complex systems.
  • Minimum of 5+ years systems engineering experience through all the development lifecycle of complex SW-intensive systems.
  • Experience in aerospace, satellite control centers and NASA programs is desirable, but not required
  • Experience in safety and dependability life cycle.
  • Experience in specification, development and identification of safety critical items/functions.
  • Experience in RAMS analysis involving HW, SW, procedures and human engineering.
  • Experience in application and use of hazard analysis techniques (FMECA, risk analysis, FTA, HAZOP, etc.).
  • Experience in application and use of Dependability analysis techniques at system level (Reliability and Availability prediction and testing, Markov Models, RBD, Maintainability prediction and procedures definition, etc…).
  • Familiarity with international safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 50126, SAE etc). Knowledge of MIL-STD-882 is a plus. It would be extremely valuable to have a good knowledge and experience in NASA RAMS standards like NASA-STD-8719.13 for software safety or more generally NASA SW Engineering Standards.
  • Familiarity with Safety and Dependability market tools for performing analysis (Item toolkit, Aralia for FTA or Reliasoft)
  • Safety professional certification awarded by recognized organizations is a plus.
  • Qualified candidates must be a US citizen (no exceptions) and either Cleared to the SECRET level or able to obtain security clearance to the SECRET level.
SALARY/BENEFITS

GMV offers a comprehensive benefits package including matching retirement program, tuition reimbursement, health/dental and life insurance, long-term/short-term disability and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about GMV, please visit our website at www.gmv.com.

Posted June 24, 2010


Engineer IV (Systems Engineer - Safety)

GA’s Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Division focuses on military and commercial applications of advanced electromagnetic technologies, including power generation and distribution, magnetic levitation, and systems design and engineering. The EMS Division supports government customers, which include the Department of Defense, Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation.

This exciting position will focus and participate in the hardware and software design and development process, identifying safety risks and influencing design to eliminate or minimize system safety risks.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Participate in the hardware and software design and development process
  • Identify safety risks and influencing design to eliminate or minimize system safety risks. Specific program tasks may include any or all of the following:
  • Development and monitoring adherence to System Safety Program Plans
  • Develop and/or derive system and human safety requirements for design and test
  • Conduct requirements analysis of safety attributes in the GA-EMS requirements management system
  • Represent engineering and present results of safety analysis at formal program design reviews, test events and other EMS program activities.
  • Perform system safety analysis and tasks per MIL-STD-882 (Preliminary Hazards List/Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Safety Assessment Report)
  • Document hazards and maintain Hazard Tracking System
  • Participate In System Safety Working Groups, Integrated Product Team Meetings, and Test Events
  • Support configuration management process
  • Identify and maintain system safety risks
  • Provide direction to design or technical staff
  • Support proposal activities
  • Support the operation of engineering systems
  • Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
  • Devise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems
  • Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements
  • Proven ability to provide documentation and make technical presentations as required
  • Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects
  • Demonstrated ability to lead team of moderately experienced professional staff
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
  • Ability to work extended hours
  • Must be a self starter and work well under minimal supervision
  • Ability to travel to adjudicate issues with vendors
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree, Masters degree or PhD in Engineering or related technical field and progressively complex engineering experience as follows; six or more years experience with a Bachelors degree, four or more years experience with a Masters degree, and two or more with a PhD
  • May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
  • Minimum experience of eight years in manufacturing/design/component engineering and assembly in a production environment
  • Knowledge of planning, scheduling, budgeting, and performance measurement systems and their application is required
  • Experience in resolving vendor issues and providing direction to ensure program schedule and cost goals are met
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of MIL-STD-882 Standard Practice for System Safety and associated tools for defining and controlling development of complex systems
  • Strong analytical skills required for developing efficient systems and methods to identify and plan tasks
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and computer skins
  • Must be proficient with MS Office and Project
  • Some proficiency using CORE and/or DOORS requirements management tool
  • Ability to obtain US security clearance
  • Strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills are also required.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
  • U.S. Navy program acquisition, shipbuilding, ship design, construction and component engineering experience.
  • Working knowledge of Human Factors Engineering principles and MII-Std-1472F Human Engineering Design Criteria for Military Systems, Equipment and Facilities
  • Experience in Windchill product data management, AutoCAD, and ProE
  • Proficient with MS Office and scheduling/planning in Microsoft Project
  • Experience training and supervising production staff
SAMPLE PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The following represent examples of the physical demands required to perform the essential job duties:

Mobility to include, sitting, standing, walking, talking and hearing, manual dexterity to use fingers to keyboard, handle and feel; stooping, bending, and kneeling; lifting generally under twenty-five (25) pounds); vision to permit close and easy viewing of computer screen. Typical office work environment, quiet noise level.

Headquartered in San Diego, CA, General Atomics maintains expansive facilities housing engineering, laboratory, and manufacturing operations in Southern California and various locations in the U.S.

If you would like to join our world class organization, please apply at www.ga.com/careers - Job ID# 7425

Posted June 15, 2010


Safety System Engineer, #35367

2 positions available

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is one of the world's leading research laboratories in particle physics research. SLAC is now a multipurpose laboratory for astrophysics, photon science, accelerator and particle physics research, and is operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy. We currently have two opportunities available for Safety Systems Engineers.

Responsibilities:
The Safety Systems Section at SLAC (Controls Department) is responsible for protection of personnel from prompt radiation, in the framework of accelerator safety systems (Personnel Protection Systems and Beam Containment Systems) and associated support equipment. The Safety Systems Engineer is responsible for overseeing the full system lifecycle and for analyzing and designing safety systems; overseeing engineering effort for fail-safe design of beam loss or radiation sensing electronics; developing requirements and specifications; designing and programming analog and digital circuits (based on PLDs) for beam diagnostics; designing electronic test benches; performing safety and reliability analysis and tests, and developing documentation; designing upgrades to existing circuits; drawing formal electrical and electronic schematics and wiring diagrams from engineering sketches and existing documentation; selecting electronic parts and components and preparing Bills of Materials and Parts Lists; preparing job orders, requisitions, cost estimates; generating system requirements and specifications following the safety lifecycle process; performing reliability and failure data analysis; overseeing installation; generating test procedures and working with a team to field-certify installed systems. The Safety Systems Engineer will also: define, implement, and execute reliability and qualification tests; assist quality assurance with qualification and corrective action activities; manage interface with field support and other technical entities to resolve quality and reliability issues; manage vendors/subcontractors; create and review procedures and user manuals; participate in the development of safety systems at SLAC (which involves the study of codes of federal, state and local regulations, DOE orders, SLAC policies and procedures); integrate systems; manage projects.

Required Skills:
B.S. degree in electrical engineering or related field is required with at least several years of experience in design, development, or manufacturing of analog and digital circuits. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, lead, plan and organize projects, meet scheduled commitments on time, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Experience in project management and outsourcing. Proficiency in the use of PC-based tools, Microsoft Project (or equivalent) and CAD; experience with technical writing and preparation of formal reports and user manuals; proficiency in PLD programming (FPGA, PIC); deep knowledge of electronic circuits, both digital and analog, of complex timing systems and of circuit and system test instruments; experience in: reliability/safety analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA); Safety Life Cycle; Systems Engineering. Demonstrated experience taking initiative on projects, using analytical skills, and working with minimal supervision; extreme attention to detail.

Desired: Familiarity with international safety standards (e.g. IEC 61508 - ISA/ANSI 84.01).

Interested applicants can apply online at:

http://www-public.slac.stanford.edu/hr/jobs/jobdetail.asp?REQID=35367

Posted June 4, 2010


System Safety Engineer

Metro Detroit – Long Term contract

Compensation based on experience

Perform hazard analysis of systems (Conceptual, developmental, fielded) to ensure an acceptable level of safety is implemented in the design and throughout the life cycle of all products.

Prepare and interpret System Safety Design Requirements.

Work with Design and Development Engineers to accomplish system safety design requirements.

Prepare Safety Assessment Reports to document the safety evaluation and risk assumed prior to operation/test of a system.

Investigate and prepare Fire and Accident Reports and Notices on produced vehicles.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Bachelor of Science in Safety Engineering preferred.

Applicant must meet ASR requirements and be able to work on and enter wheeled and tracked armor vehicles.

Must be able to travel to field sites and subcontractors.

Working knowledge of Mil-Std 882 a plus.

Must have or be able to obtain security clearance

Please send questions and resumes to Kelly.lindsey@hru-tech.com.

Posted June 3, 2010