System Safety Supervisor

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting opportunity for a System Safety Supervisor within our System Safety & RAM Engineering Group. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support safety analysis of our Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Programs in development support the US Air Force, along with many other US and Foreign customers.
• In this role, the successful candidate will lead a team of System Safety engineers to develop, manage, and execute System Safety Programs in accordance with military and/or commercial standards
• Act as primary contact for System Safety engineering activities for assigned platforms and contracts.
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
• Communicate and clearly present system safety findings, issues, and solutions to various levels of internal and external technical and management stakeholders.
• Provide system safety support for the design assurance processes, and other related milestones such as PDRs and CDRs.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals, proposal work statements, basis of estimates, and specifications
• Ensure technical leadership and excellence is maintained by participating in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of the required professional and technical talent.
• Support the Earned Value process and ensure the team is executing within budget and meeting schedule requirements
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.