Job#: 3023691 Job Description: Systems Safety LeadLocation: Albuquerque, NM (on site)
Employement Type: Contract to Hire
Employement Length: 6 months (conversion based on performance)
Pay: $60-$90/hr. + $5.09 SCA Fringe
Job Description:- 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.
Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- Proficiency in systems modeling tools (e.g., MBSE, SysML), test automation, and data analysis.
- 15 years professional experience with 5 years' experience in systems engineering with a focus on directed energy systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.