Safety Engineer Advisor

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Safety

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Accident Investigation, Army Operations, Aviation Accidents, Rotorcraft, System Safety

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Safety Specialist Sr Advisor

GDIT is seeking a Safety Specialist Sr Advisor to join our team in Huntsville, AL. The qualified applicant will cover project lead, systems engineering and technical analysis on multiple platform aircraft systems and projects from aircraft modifications, overhauls, and commercial products installations.

How the Safety Specialist Sr. Advisor will make an impact:

• Technical support to Aviation PMO on contracts working with the Government PMO supporting technical meetings.

• Development, analysis, review, and providing expertise input of technical documents, specifications, and configurations.

• Interaction with SRD and prime contractors on ensuring technical contractual requirements are clearly defined.

• Direct experience and involvement in acquisition processes, like SSWGs and SRD on development of safety information.

• Participate as a member of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) ensuring application of systems and airworthiness principles through aircraft lifecycle phases.

• Typical analyses performed include but are not limited to: Hazard Analyses, hazard mitigation, Safety risk assessments.

• Develops safety documents as required to support aircraft and test, operational, or flight airworthiness.

• Lead and support various System Safety Working Groups (SSWG).

• As necessary participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.

• Serve as liaison between technical project management and planning, Technical teams, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.

• Assesses project technical issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers.

• Understands the basic elements of system safety engineering to include hazard analyses, hazard management, risk management, mitigation requirements identification, documentation, tracking and implementing, and residual risk assessment.

• Candidate will support system performance and analysis activities for the Cargo Utility platform Product Office, to include but not limited to technical development, design, parts integration, test, and evaluation of multiple Army weapon systems.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Active Secret Clearance

• CONUS and OCONUS Travel - 10%

• HS or Equivalent w/14 yrs of applicable experience or BS/BA with 10 yrs of Applicable Exp

• Need a Specialized Certification (A&P or IA). Can substitute licensed Pilot or FE experience for certifications.

• Experience with SSMPs and RDMs

• Familiar with Safety documents AR385-10 and Mil-std-882E.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous Safety Officer or SRD experience.

• Experience in US ARMY program office.

• Fundamental understanding of rotor aircraft dynamics and controls, flight mechanics, aerodynamics, and propulsion.

• Experience with Bell Helicopter Platforms, Si-70 or UH-60, Huey IIOH-58, AH-6i, and MD530 variant aircraft.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA AL Huntsville

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.