Operational Safety Lead - Defense
Core
Creating tools to evaluate and mitigate safety risks for ground, maritime, and flight tests of crewed and uncrewed platforms (UAS, vehicles) including ordinance.
Role type
Senior Operational Safety Lead (Defense & Test Operations)
Builds
Comprehensive operational safety programs, Test Risk Analyses Worksheets (TRW), and safety training protocols for test teams.
Domain
Defense, Aerial Systems, Test & Evaluation
Required skills
Test pilot certification, Ordnance handling, Test team leadership, Regulatory compliance, Risk assessment, SOP development, Safety training delivery, Test plan review, Mitigation strategy, Documentation management
Preferred skills
FAA Part 107 license, Government Safety Review Board navigation, Government test team experience, Advanced degrees
Technologies
Test Risk Analyses Worksheets (TRW), Operations manuals, Test SOPs
Responsibilities
Set company safety requirements; arbitrate risk for projects exceeding 'Medium' level; oversee operational safety programs for ground/maritime/flight tests; develop and approve Test Risk Analyses Worksheets; lead periodic reviews of safety plans; procure and deliver safety training; collaborate on operations and test documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
