Energetics Safety & Assurance Officer

Destinus

. Develop, implement, and maintain the System Safety Program Plan SSPP in line with MIL-STD-882E and relevant regional or customer-specific standards .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeRemote • United Arab Emirates, Spain, NetherlandsSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in System Safety Engineering, including the development and implementation of safety programs in compliance with MIL-STD-882E and related standards. Proficient in conducting hazard analyses, managing risk mitigation processes, and ensuring compliance with explosives safety requirements.

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System Safety EngineeringHazard AnalysisMIL-STD-882E ComplianceExplosives Safety EngineeringCertified Safety Professional (CSP)

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Hard Skills

Hazard AnalysisFMEAFault Tree AnalysisSafety Case DocumentationRisk Mitigation StrategiesConfiguration ControlTechnical DocumentationSafety-Critical HardwareEnergetic MaterialsWarhead Integration

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationTrainingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Safety Management SystemsExport Control DocumentationCompliance SoftwareEngineering Design ReviewsSafety Assessment Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)Master's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Defense Systems SafetyExplosives SafetyInsensitive MunitionsMilitary AirworthinessRange SafetyOrdnance CertificationDual-Use TechnologiesAerospace EngineeringSystems EngineeringTest Anomalies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain the System Safety Program Plan SSPP in line with MIL-STD-882E and relevant regional or customer-specific standards
Conduct and lead hazard analyses including PHA, SSHA and O&SHA, FMEA, and fault tree analysis across weapon and aerospace subsystems
Own and maintain the hazard tracking process, driving risks through assessment, mitigation, verification, and closure
Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, test anomalies, and other safety-critical events, defining and following through on corrective and preventive actions CAPA
Oversee compliance with explosives safety requirements covering siting, storage, handling, transportation, insensitive munitions, and quantity-distance criteria
Work directly with range safety officers and internal teams to support live-fire and flight test campaigns
Ensure energetic materials, warheads, propulsion systems, and other safety-critical components meet certification requirements before integration and testing
Coordinate export control and end-use compliance documentation with legal and compliance teams under applicable arms export and dual-use regulations
Interface with certifying authorities, government representatives, and customer quality teams throughout qualification and acceptance activities
Maintain configuration control, documentation, and end-to-end traceability for safety-critical components and systems
Act as the safety authority within Integrated Product Teams and provide safety input during PDR, CDR, and TRR design and readiness reviews
Advise engineering teams on safety-critical design margins, fail-safe and fail-operational architectures, arming and fuzing logic, and risk mitigation strategies
Train and support production, integration, and test personnel in the safe handling of live and inert ordnance
Provide senior leadership and relevant government safety boards with visibility of safety status, outstanding hazards, mitigations, and overall risk posture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline
At least 8 years of professional experience in defense systems safety, explosives safety engineering, system safety engineering, or a closely related field within a defense manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E or equivalent system safety frameworks
Practical knowledge of insensitive munitions requirements such as STANAG 4439-type frameworks and relevant range safety practices
Hands-on experience conducting hazard analyses, FMEA, fault tree analysis, and developing safety case documentation
Experience working with safety-critical hardware and complex multidisciplinary engineering systems
Familiarity with export control regimes applicable to munitions, defense products, and dual-use technologies
Strong technical documentation skills with the ability to turn complex safety assessments into clear actions and decisions
Professional working proficiency in English
Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline is a plus
Certified Safety Professional CSP or an equivalent system safety qualification is a plus
Direct experience with missile propulsion, energetic materials, warhead integration, arming and fuzing systems, or UAS flight test safety is highly valued
Previous experience working with military airworthiness, range safety, ordnance certification, or other relevant government authorities is a strong advantage