Principal System Safety Engineer

Principal System Safety Engineer

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position Overview

Provide system safety engineering and technical project management support to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Program Office for undersea weapons, associated accessories, and support equipment. This role requires specialized expertise in system safety principles, explosives safety reviews, and program integration, as well as the ability to manage schedules, resources, and reporting in support of NAVSEA’s System Safety Program. The candidate will work closely with Government personnel, providing recommendations, technical analyses, and programmatic support to ensure safe, effective, and timely execution of torpedo enterprise programs.

Key Support Responsibilities

System Safety Support

Support the incorporation of system safety engineering principles into undersea weapons, accessories, and support equipment.

Review and provide recommendations on system safety analyses and risk assessments performed for undersea weapons systems.

Provide inputs for hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and system integration safety evaluations.

Support NAVSEA in preparing and presenting safety materials to the Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSESRB), including development of Technical Data Packages.

Provide meeting support by chairing or participating in System Safety Working Group (SSWG) meetings, documenting outcomes, and tracking action items.

Assist in mentoring new government system safety engineers by providing subject matter expertise and guidance on policies, methodologies, and best practices.

Programmatic & Technical Management Support

Provide programmatic support for multiple simultaneous development, production, and in-service torpedo programs.

Assist in coordinating and maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for System Safety activities.

Prepare draft project schedules, task statements, earned value reports, and technical performance summaries.

Provide inputs to annual budget requirements for labor and materials to support NAVSEA’s System Safety Program.

Support the acquisition and development of analytical tools and methodologies used to execute system safety efforts.

Draft and update System Safety Plans, charters, and enterprise methodologies for NAVSEA / NUWCDIVNPT review and approval.

Stakeholder Communication Support

Prepare briefings, reports, and correspondence for NAVSEA leadership, Technical Warrant Holders, Ship Design / Integration Managers, Warfare Centers, and range safety personnel.

Coordinate with fleet representatives, industry partners, academia, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers on system safety matters.

Support NAVSEA / NUWCDIVNPT executives in communicating program safety concerns to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in system safety engineering for complex defense systems, preferably undersea weapons.

Experience with explosives safety reviews, risk assessments, and hazard analysis methodologies.

Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) and NAVSEA system safety policies, processes, and standards.

Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear technical documents and deliver briefings to senior stakeholders.

Familiarity with project management practices including Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS) and earned value management (EVM).

Active DoD security clearance

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance or higher is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.