Job Overview

Directs all system safety efforts within AFRL/RG (AFWERX).

• Uses engineering principles, methods, and techniques to establish R&D program system safety requirements.
• Plans and executes a comprehensive safety and health program that entails the development and interpretation of new concepts, regulations, and standards to identify and control hazardous conditions of a high-risk nature and to enforce compliance with numerous stringent safety requirements that are difficult to evaluate.
• Serves as Safety Review Board (SRB) Chair on flight and ground test activity conducted within the AFRL/RG under contract efforts in support of all Prime, Spark, and AFVentures programs to include both Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.
• The ability to identify hazards and assess risk for flight and ground tests in accordance with requirements identified in AFRL and AFMC Supplements to AFI 91-202 and using principles specified under MIL-STD-882E.
• Serves as a staff advisor to the Director(s) on all matters relating to safety and health.
• Familiarity with applicable occupational Safety and Health Act standards/requirements and impacts on a laboratory environment.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Eligible for a Referral Bonus?

No

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Education: Professional engineering degree from an accredited school of engineering, or combination of education and experience, or evidence of having successfully passed the Engineer in Training examination, or successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical , mathematical and engineering sciences
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and practices governing ground, flight, system and occupational safety programs
• Extensive knowledge and experience in reviewing flight test plans for research activities (both manned and unmanned). The ability to identify and assess hazards related to flight testing.
• Extensive knowledge of government and industry concepts, principles, and practices relevant to the management and implementation of safety programs
• Communicate and coordinate high level initiatives through the use of exceptional oral and written skills
• Create a variety of products for high level review, to include staff summary packages, briefings and supporting documents

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in understanding the requirements for assessing airworthiness of new and modified air vehicles (manned and unmanned) using MIL-HDBK-516C or similar criteria.

(Requisition# 18192)

Series

0803

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.