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Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: 5%

Location: Norfolk, VA

Mission

Out at sea, there's no margin for failure. Naval systems must operate reliably in extreme conditions, constant vibration, high heat, saltwater corrosion, and continuous operational demand. The hardware that supports these missions must be engineered not just to function, but to endure.

At WR, we design and deliver the mechanical and electrical systems that protect, support, and enable critical naval technologies. From concept through deployment, our work ensures that mission-critical equipment performs exactly as expected, when it matters most.

Summary

WR has a need for a Systems Safety Analyst to support system safety analysis, hazard mitigation, and risk management efforts for complex naval equipment and technologies.

What You'll Do

         Review and develop systems safety programs and activities in accordance with contractual requirements

         Develop system safety plan outlining all safety assessment processes, activities, responsibilities and deliverables consistent with governing guidelines

         Apply engineering principles and standards to support, develop, or review system/subsystem hazard analysis, software system safety analysis, and functional hazard analysis

         Analyze, recommend, and drive safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures in order to mitigate or eliminate hazards

         Support development of systematic and comprehensive risk management of in-service safety analysis processes, training, procedures and tools

         Analyze data, develop written deliverables, assist with the presentation of results, and assist with the review of customer software system safety documents to verify compliance with requirements, policy, and guidance documents

         Perform systems safety risk assessments, identifies problem areas, and assists in evaluating design modifications and engineering change proposals (ECPs)

         Flow down reliability and safety derived requirements to system design to appropriately mitigate risks

         Develop, review, and update safety program documentation and artifacts as required to support the customer

         Identify hazards associated with functions and systems and develops mitigation strategies in support of the certification of systems

         Provide input and feedback to safety plans, processes, procedures, schedules, and policy documents

         Hold broad responsibility for the analysis of all safety aspects of systems design

         Perform, monitor, and support various systems safety demonstration and qualification testing and creates/updates test plans and procedures to ensure adequacy for systems safety considerations

         Understand safety regulatory requirements applicable to system design and development program and tailor the safety assessment process to ensure these requirements are met

         Review product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems

         Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions

         Participate in various system safety meetings with both internal and external stakeholders

         Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program

         Work independently and follow through on assignments

         May be responsible for evaluating performance of junior staff and/or subordinates

         May assist in the selection, training, and development of staff

         May lead and direct limited tasks assigned to junior personnel

What Makes This Role Different

• You're not just designing parts, you're ensuring systems survive real-world conditions at sea
• You'll work across the full lifecycle: concept design analysis testing deployment
• Your designs will directly support mission readiness and operational reliability
• You'll bridge the gap between engineering design and real-world performance

Must have qualifications

         Technical Training in US Navy Navigation equipment and systems

         Eight (8) + years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience (DoD and/or shipboard systems experience preferred) in developing and implementing major safety programs inclusive of systems, software, electrical and/or mechanical engineering

         Ability to translate customer requirements into technical solutions

         Ability to write routine reports, operating instructions, and correspondence

         Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

         Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with supervisors and peers

         Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or other employees of the organization

         Ability to work as part of a team or collaborate with colleagues

         Ability to comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory

         Ability to gather and summarize data for reports and to find solutions to various technical problems

         Ability to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate's suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement. 

WR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans' status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.