Safety Engineer (Hiring Bonus Eligible) (Installations) (1) Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Don't wait! Apply now to start your Civilian Army career today!

We are seeking driven, high-performing teammates, and we will provide opportunities to apply your talent to make a positive difference through meaningful work. You’ll also learn and grow through a structured but flexible two-year developmental program that accounts for your existing knowledge, skills, behaviors, and preferences and for your career field’s professional competencies. 

In this role you will, assist in conducting hazard analyses and engineering assessments to design risk mitigation strategies throughout system and facility acquisition life cycle.

Assist in advising on system and facility safety requirements based on historical and anecdotal failure data, software failure analysis, and failure mode analysis.

Assist in the design of protective equipment and safety devices, and redesign equipment to control hazards.

Review engineering plans and specifications to design system modifications to improve life cycle safety considerations.

Assist in the identification and evaluation of human factors data for consideration in systems design.

Communicate hazards, hazard analyses, risk assessments, and control measures in writing and speaking to diverse audiences of various sizes.

Track progress in implementing hazard controls, evaluating controls at appropriate intervals once installed to confirm that controls are, and remain, effective.

Assist in the design of surface and weapon danger zones for range operations.

Salary & Benefits

Salary

1st Year Salary $57594-$74874
2nd Year Salary $70448-$91582
3rd Year Salary $85236-$110803
4th Year Salary $102163-$132807

Benefits

Generous annual leave and sick leave

Benefits for health, dental, vision, and investment that offer tax savings

Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS)

Thrift Savings (TSP): 401(K) with employer matching contributions

Continued training and educational opportunities