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Conventional Safety and Certification Lead

JRC Careers · Washington, DC

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
70 days
JRC Careers's roles stay open a median of 78 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of JRC Careers's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at JRC Careers
high
25 stale, 0 reposted of 27 open
Hiring momentum
40 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from JRC Careers's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for JRC Careers.

About this role

As a Systems Safety Engineer at JRC, you will be responsible for planning and managing safety requirements for missile systems, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and overseeing safety certification activities. Your role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, assessing safety features, and identifying technical risks throughout the missile development lifecycle. You will also represent missile safety interests at command-level meetings and support the implementation of safety review processes.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of JRC Careers as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in defense system engineering on an MDAP
  • Extensive knowledge of DoD Manual 5000.69, DoD Joint Services Weapon System Safety Review Process
  • Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, Standard Practice for System Safety
  • Knowledge of Joint Services Software Safety Authorities (JS‐SSA) Software System Safety Implementation Process and Tasks supporting MIL‐STD‐882E
  • Knowledge of the DoD 5000-series acquisition policies, including DoDI 5000.88 and 5000.02

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • DAWIA Advanced Certification in Engineering or Program Management
  • INCOSE CSEP/ESEP certification
  • Experience supporting nuclear-capable or strategic missile programs

What you get

  • A competitive compensation package
  • An exceptional employee benefits program, providing support for our team members' well-being and success
  • The chance to contribute to a high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
  • A collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development, helping you advance your career

Worth weighing

  • Travel (~50%) to various facilities and labs is required
  • Regular interaction with senior DoD and industry leadership may be demanding
  • The position involves high-stakes safety certification activities which may carry significant responsibility

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Listed by JRC Careers on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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