Senior Acquisition Program Engineer - System Safety

Job description

Position Summary As the Senior Acquisition Program Engineer – System Safety at Eglin AFB, you’re the safety maestro behind some of the Air Force’s most advanced weapon systems—leading tough hazard analyses, steering risk‑reduction decisions, and ensuring mission‑ready performance from concept to sustainment. You’re the go‑to expert leadership depends on when the stakes are high and the safety standards are even higher. And when the job’s done? You step out into the Emerald Coast—where world‑class beaches make every workday feel like it ends in paradise. Responsibilities: Duties include, but not limited to: System Safety Program Leadership Advanced Hazard Analysis & Risk Evaluation - Lead System Safety Program activities providing senior technical guidance on hazard analysis, risk assessment, and system safety requirements. - Oversee the development, review, and validation of system safety artifacts (e.g., SSHA, SAR, O&SHA, hazard logs, risk‑tracking documentation). - Perform high‑complexity evaluations of OEM safety assessments, identifying analytical errors, validating probability models, and ensuring risks are accurately characterized—mirroring demonstrated duties such as detecti...