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Use "Job posting" as the subject line of your email. Thank you. Begin Job Postings. Last updated August 18, 2008. tms is a privately held company located in Bonn, Germany. Our independence and our experience in the field of technical engineering for German Forces (Bundeswehr) since more than 35 years are the basis of our services. We understand demanding tasks as a challenge in our daily efforts. Together with our customers we find and develop optimal solutions for their needs. For the reinforcement of our team we are seeking Software and Systems Safety Auditors Apart from a very good understanding for technical processes you bring along the ability to work actively in a highly dynamic team. Requirements B.Sc., B.Eng., Master or Diploma in mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering or comparable excellent software engineering skills basic knowledge of current safety standards (e.g. DIN EN 61508) and procedural models (e.g. V-Model XT) FMEA, FTA, HAZOP, etc. is not Greek to you enjoy a responsible position, working in a systematic approach very good German and English written communication skills Evaluate and analyze methods and measures to ensure functional safety of the products of our customers. You accompany the development processes of our customers consultative and accomplish audits. Ideally you are a good match for us by supporting our internal software development projects. We offer to you flexible office hours at 37.5 hours per week attractive social benefits and good pay varied tasks in an interdisciplinary team of people As our employee you will be subject to a government security scrutiny and you must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. German citizenship is required. We are looking forward to your application! technisch-mathematische studiengesellschaft mbh Mr. Ingo Beckmann Postfach 330152 D-53203 Bonn Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 228 9776035 i.beckmann@tms-bonn.de www.tms-bonn.de Posted August 18, 2008 Job Title: Software Developer Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama Employment Type: Contract to Full-Time Job #: 2008-8-15 Job Skills & Qualifications: Essential Requirements: 3 -5 years experience in software development Web-Based software development including: Visual Basic.NET C#.NET SQL Server Database Design & Development Preferred: Experience in validation and verification of software systems, and software safety (not required, but is a plus) Educational Requirements: The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline. Security Clearance: Applicant(s) selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. We offer competitive salaries, advancement opportunities and excellent benefits. APT Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Email resumes to: mswoope@apt-research.com Or hr@apt-research.com Posted August 15, 2008 General Dynamics Electric Boat 75 Eastern Point Road Groton, CT 06385 http://www.gdeb.com With more than a century of experience, General Dynamics Electric Boat has established standards of excellence in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the U.S. Navy. Primary operations are the shipyard in Groton, CT, and the automated hull-fabrication and outfitting facility in Quonset Point, RI, with a current workforce of 10,500 employees. Job Number: 08-2021 Job Title: Senior Engineer/Engineering Specialist/Principal Engineer Job Description: Department 411 Life Cycle Support. The RMA and System Safety Engineering group has an opening for an engineer to perform software safety engineering on both new and modified submarine electronic, electromechanical and electro-hydraulic systems. Tasks include conducting and documenting safety hazard analysis of software controlled system design; system requirements, software requirements, test plans, and test results. Position requires engineer to work independently and take initiative to learn systems and the safety concerns associated with software as well as working effectively in a team environment with system and software developers. Required Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required. Masters degree preferred. Experience: Five plus years Software Engineering experience preferred. Minimum five years experience using two or more languages used in safety critical applications. Minimum three years experience in software development tasks (e.g., designing, programming, and/or verification and validation) is required. Experience in safety analysis of real-time embedded computer controlled safety critical systems is desired. Additional Requirements: Candidate should be knowledgeable in software system design and key programming languages (Ada, C++, etc.) used in safety critical systems. An awareness of the safe/unsafe constructs and an understanding of the constructs and syntax of other languages is desired. Candidate should be able to analyze software against safety concerns for the platform under inspection and recognize potential risk areas where software failures could lead to mishaps. To apply for this position, please visit http://www.gdeb.com/employment. Job number is 08-2021 US Citizenship required. General Dynamics Electric Boat is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Posted August 13, 2008 Safety Engineer LWB is a global producer of specialty heat resistant materials for the steel, cement, and lime industries. Our USA quarry, laboratory, and operations in? WEST YORK, PA conduct site production of raw material used in the develop-ment and manufacture of high performance basic refractories. Our products are in hot demand, and we have an attractive opportunity for a Safety Engineer. This is a highly visible opportunity that will interact with the management team to facilitate solutions in our heavy industrial manufacturing setting. Requires degree with 3-5 years of experience to analyze, enhance and/or design protective safety systems and devices which control or eliminate occupational hazards of plant equipment. Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, and NFPA70E regulations is essential. Will review safety policies and standards to determine consistency with accepted engineering principles, and recommend technical changes as needed. Please reply noting desired salary. Email to: hr@lwbref.com. Posted August 8, 2008 Safety Officer MultiCare Health System is seeking a Safety Officer to support Safety initiatives within our 8300 employee healthcare system. The Ambulatory Safety Officer works collaboratively with the Safety Manager in assuring a safe and secure environment is maintained and that all safety policies are met according to national, state, local, and JCAHO requirements. This position works closely with and under the direction of the Safety Manager. Requirements: One to three years safety experience required. Associates degree in Safety preferred. Certified in Industrial/Occupational Safety preferred. Successful completion of IAHSS Safety Training program and receipt of certification through the International Association for Hospital Security and Safety Foundation within the first 90 days of employment required. No felony convictions. Valid Washington State Driver's License, and driving record consistent with MHS policy. Must successfully complete the IAHSS Certified Supervisory & Safety Program. Capable of successful completion of Hazardous Material/Waste Management Operations (HAZWOPER) technician level. MultiCare Health System is a leading-edge, integrated health organization made up of four hospitals including Allenmore Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Tacoma General Hospital, as well as numerous primary care clinics and urgent care clinics, multi-specialty centers, Hospice, and Home Health Services. A not-for-profit organization based in Tacoma, WA since 1882, MultiCare has grown over the years in response to community needs. Today, with over 8300 employees in the greater Puget Sound area, we are the area’s largest provider of healthcare services. Please apply on line at www.multicarejobs.org, position #2898. Posted August 3, 2008 00094122 — Health & Safety Engineer Perm with Honeywell SM Location: Shreveport Louisiana 10% travel No relocation offered Job Description: Assist, supports, and directs the site health and safety programs (Operational Safety, Procedure Development, Emergency Response, Personal Protective Equipment, Radiation Safety, Ergonomics, Exposure Assessment, etc.) Assist in any new deployment of the site's Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems program.Provides expertise during concept and design phases of manufacturing processes to ensure that sound HSE control methodologies are integrated into design.Provide technical support to plant personnel in the day-to-day operations. Oversees industrial hygiene activities Train emergency response team and confined space team. Accountable for supporting and completing departmental goals Conduct routine audits to identify any deficiencies and develop appropriate corrective actions to assures the protection of employees, and contractors, and maintaining full compliance with applicable government regulations, permits, HS&E policies and procedures. Develop and present safety and health related training for employees as needed. Local TRAC Coordinator for the facility to ensure compliance with TSCA regulations Manage plant contractor safety effort Perform monthly inspections Maintain the emergency response equipment Lead root cause investigations as necessary any safety incidents and ensure that all required reports are made in a timely and accurate manner. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering 3-5 years experience CSP National Certificate Degree How to apply Please go to the Honeywell websiteand apply on-line for the 00094122 — Health & Safety Engineer Log on to www.honeywell.com, click on the map for North America, then click on the tab CAREERS. Under the CAREERS tab, click JOB SEARCH. In the Job Search box, enter 00094122 in the REQ. # field. Scroll down until the see the title of the opening Health & Safety Engineer Click on the title Health & Safety Engineer. Click APPLY ONLINE. You will be walked through the process. Courtney O’Dell Staffing Specialist Honeywell Staffing Team - Specialty Materials Spherion, Honeywell's Staffing Partner TEL: 770-695-0135 - 866-815-5852 925 North Point Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30005 AngelaOdell@spherion.com Posted July 28, 2008 Company: ITT Corporation / Advanced Engineering and Sciences Title: System Safety Expert Analyst Location: Panama City, FL Requisition Number AES9345 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Load, develop, analyze, manage Systems Safety Program Data Support Systems Safety Working Group Meetings with agenda, invitations, notes, minutes Develop and review systems safety documents (PHA, SSHA, SSAR, HHA, WSESRB) data for fielding Unmanned systems aboard LCS, MCM, EOD vessels and other platforms Maintain safety data records and Hazard Control Records in MS Access database Support ordnance experts, safety data managers, explosive specialists, and engineering analysts in fielding littoral combat and offboard systems Support meetings and technical data package development and review. REQUIRED SKILLS MS Office competency 2-5 year’s experience in any of the following: WSESRB and other program documentation support Senior position requires 5+ years’ demonstrated leadership experience in explosive system safety DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Strong English written communications skills Navy systems safety technical data management Sr. Safety Analyst certifications Offboard explosive systems development, testing, documentation, or fielding Navy MCM background Bachelors’ degree strong preference Successful candidates will have completed a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required. ITT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V Please apply by using the direct link: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/av/jd?ai=591&ji=2245431&sn=I Or respond by email to jim.blaylock@itt.com (no third party recruiters please.) Posted July 24, 2008 Principal Systems Safety Engineer Help protect our nation by joining the team at L-3 Display Systems in Alpharetta, Georgia. As a division of the sixth largest defense company in the U.S., we design, develop and manufacture display systems for the most demanding airborne, shipboard and ground-based applications. Bring your skills to this vital role: Be the system safety point of contact on several programs from contract award through life cycle. You must have experience interacting with engineering personnel and customers, and the ability to conduct system safety in accordance with SAE ARP4761 and MIL-STD-882 Guidelines. Commercial certification experience using CFR Part 23, 25 and EASA CS 25 is preferred. Working knowledge of one or more of these documents: SAE-APR4754, MIL-HDBK-217F, MIL-STD-1629A, SAE ARP5580, RTCA DO-178B, and RTCA DO-254. Must be able to travel. 10 years of experience requested. Required Computer Skills: MS Office Fault Tree Application Educational Requirements: BS Engineering Benefits: L3 Communications Display Systems offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical and vision coverage, dental insurance, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, vacation, 10 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401k plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, credit union membership and a 9/80 work schedule (Offices are closed every other Friday). Location: Alpharetta is located twenty minutes north of Atlanta off GA 400. Weather you are interested in sports, history, entertainment, the arts, dinning or shopping Atlanta is full of excitement, activity and opportunity. The greater Atlanta area offers a warm sunny climate and is close enough to be in the mountains or at the beach in a few hours drive. There is a multitude of unique attractions like The Georgia Aquarium, New World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Studio Tour, Centennial Olympic Park, Stone Mountain and Six Flags Over Georgia. The Carter Library, Dr. Martin Luther King's grave site and Ebenezer Baptist Church are center pieces of the city. How to Apply: Please e-mail your resume to jane.bybee@L-3Com.com for consideration. No recruiters please. L-3Communications is an equal opportunity employer. Posted July 24, 2008 ITT System Engineer and Sustainment Integrator (SENSOR) Program – Colorado Springs, CO SENSOR supports the sustainment (depot-level maintenance, systems engineering, and logistics support) and modernization (system development and integration) of Missile Warning Sensors, Missile Defense Sensors, and Space Control Sensors. System Safety Engineer – REF 9433/9434 Currently accepting resumes for two System Safety Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO. Selected candidate will apply knowledge of system safety engineering principles and processes to control mishap risk associated with Air Force Space and Ground Systems. Develop and implement Systems Safety and Operational Risk Management (ORM) Program. Provide direction and guidance concerning associated philosophy and concepts to the System Safety Manager. Provide technical and programmatic inputs throughout all program phases. Support SENSOR engineering activities to ensure mishap risks to systems and personnel are identified and controlled to an acceptable level. Perform requirements assessments. Address mechanical, electrical, software and hardware type items. Perform hazard analyses including fault hazard analysis, fault tree analysis, software hazard analysis and operational hazard analysis to develop quantitative risk assessments. Interact with system IPT's to develop hazard control strategies and solutions. Participate in design and safety reviews. Participate in verification activities including hardware and software testing. Assist the safety manager in the generation of design and test requirements, specification documents, requirements flow-down and traceability documents, and human factors engineering. Provide support for the development of proposals, associated statements of work, BOEs and Requirements Traceability Matrix. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in an engineering field with 7 years related experience or a technical degree with 8 years related experience in Systems, Hardware, Software or Human Factors Engineering. Experience may be substituted for education. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government secret security clearance. Please see additional job description information, and apply, on the ITT Systems website: www.ittsystems.com. Posted July 21, 2008 Job Title: System Safety Officer Classification: Sr Prof Staff I / Sr Prof Staff II Job ID: 81505 Department: Space Department Group: SQA Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Recruiting Location: JHU/APL Main Facility Supervisor Job: N Introduction The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), a national leader in scientific research and development, located midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC is seeking a System Safety Officer. Responsibilities Provide expertise in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of system safety programs. Provide training to personnel on the safety requirements and safety review processes imposed on each project or program. Supervise Project Safety Staff assigned to support each task. Manage and implement a system safety program for each program. Develop required system safety deliverables, review and provide input into program documents relating to and concerning safety and potential safety issues. Interact with the Systems Assurance Manager, Systems Engineer, Program Manager, Sponsor, and Subcontractor safety personnel to advise them of the system safety requirements, verify safety requirements compliance, disclose hazards, evaluate alternatives for hazard controls, and minimize safety risks. Participate in requirements and design reviews; technical interchange meetings, safety reviews, and safety working group meetings, and test and operational readiness reviews to assure safety concerns are properly addressed. Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or systems engineering or related technical discipline with at least 5 years of experience with at least one launch campaign at either the Eastern or Western Test Range. Must be a positive, flexible, extremely good communicator with sound technical and professional judgment. Must be familiar with NASA and DoD safety requirements for space flight hardware. Must have an excellent aptitude for quickly understanding and responding to myriad issues and questions simultaneously. Desired: Masters degree. Experience throughout the life cycle of a space mission. Hands on experience in the spacecraft integration and test area. Familiarity with MIL standards and requirements. AS9100 or ISO 9001 experience. Special Work Conditions Must be able to travel and work in clean rooms. Occasional long hours and weekend work may be required. Security Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship. Benefits APL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu. How To Apply Please visit www.jhuapl.edu; click on employment. Search for job posting 81505 or search for "safety." Follow the instructions on the webpage to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. Posted July 16, 2008 We are currently recruiting for a Systems Engineer III (Specialty Engineer). This position coordinates the FRACAS for various Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs. Position may also participate in and be responsible for requirements analysis, preliminary planning, execution and support of Unmanned Aircraft Systems programs. Position is member of the Specialty Engineering department that is responsible for Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and some Logistics engineering functions. Must be capable of being the Specialty Engineering lead on specific programs including customer interfaces and presentations. Other related experience with FMECA, Reliability Predictions, Fault Tree analysis, Maintainability Predictions, Design for Reliability, Design for Maintainability, Design for Manufacturability, Failure Analysis, Physics of Failure, Probability and Statistics, Reliability And Maintenance Planning, Qualification testing, Reliability testing, Data analysis, Spares Calculations, Weibull analysis, Level of Repair analysis, LMI databases, MANPRINT, Simulation tools, Performance Based Logistics, Prognostics/Diagnostics, and Cost Account Management desired. Successful candidates must possess at least 7 years related experience required. Candidate should have experience with FRACAS or tracking Corrective Actions with databases. Candidate should be familiar with most areas of Specialty Engineering. Good interpersonal skills required, along with the ability to interface with all levels of the AAI and customer organization. Effective written and oral communication skills a must including experience with technical writing of plans and reports. Leadership skills. Personal computer skills. (e.g., word processing, spread sheet, presentation graphics, databases). Ability to handle multiple programs and responsibilities simultaneously. Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain / maintain a government security clearance. To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.aaicorp.com and click on the Careers link. Refer to job code 4833. EOE M/F/D/V Posted July 14, 2008 Join us at LWB Refractories, a worldwide producer of specialty heat resistant materials for the steel, cement, and lime industries. Demand for our products is hotter than ever, we are seeking a career-driven: Mechanical Project Engineer Will be responsible for mechanical capital project management across the site. Will support automation initiatives and lead improvement projects. We are a non-union company with a high level of employee involvement and a commitment to excellence. This is an outstanding opportunity to grow into a key position that makes significant contribution to our mainstream operations. Seeking hands-on candidates with BSME (PE desired) and 5 years experience to join our Central Engineering group. Requires the ability to learn detailed knowledge of hydraulic control systems to troubleshoot hydraulic presses and other equipment. Must be able to learn and teach new system technology. Proficient communication and PC skills are essential. Travel may be required to support other corporate manufacturing locations. Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirements to: LWB Refractories, Attn: Kathy Bowers, 232 East Market St., York, PA 17402 E-mail to: hr@lwbref.com Equal Opportunity Employer Posted June 27, 2008 Join us at LWB Refractories, a worldwide producer of specialty heat resistant materials for the steel, cement, and lime industries. Demand for our products is hotter than ever, we are seeking a career-driven: Safety Engineer Will review safety policies and standards to determine consistency with accepted engineering principles, and recommend technical changes as needed. Highly visible opportunity in our heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Requires Engineering degree with 5 years of field experience to analyze, design, or improve protective safety systems and devices which control or eliminate occupational hazards of plant equipment. Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, ANSI, and NFPA70 electrical regulations desirable. Will lead safety related projects and partner with the management team to continuously assess opportunities for positive change. We are a non-union company with a high level of employee involvement and commitment to excellence. Qualified candidates should send resume and salary requirements to: LWB Refractories, Attn: Kathy Bowers, 232 East Market St., York, PA 17402 E-mail to: hr@lwbref.com Equal Opportunity Employer Posted June 27, 2008 Company: SAIC, Science Applications International Corporation Job Title: Senior System Safety Engineer Location: Cleveland, OH; NASA Glenn Research Center Job Description: The SAIC Science and Systems Engineering Solutions Business Unit currently has an opening for a System Safety Engineer. This position Will apply NASA Safety Standards and requirements to various flight and non-flight projects which are either human rated, or non-human rated. Will function as a project team leader and evaluate safety hazards, explain safety concepts, and will assist in the creation of solutions to safety problems. Will support and evaluate payload Safety Data Packages. Will perform assessments such as Preliminary Hazard analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Management Oversight and Risk Tree Analysis and any other system safety related activity to support mission success. Will present identified safety risks and methods of mitigation to the safety review panels. Required Education/Skills: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years related experience. Preference will be given to Engineering, Math or Physics majors. Can explain impacts of various flight systems to Safety Review Panel. Must be able to work with various types of management and engineering personnel in identifying and controlling hazards and verifying the controls. May train others. Desired Skills: Have an understanding of and exposure to risk management. Has worked on Aerospace Programs. Should be familiar with ISO-9000 and AS-9100. Is self motivated is not afraid to ask questions. Demonstrates an attitude of wanting to "work the issue" to support project goals. Must have excellent written and oral communications skills. This position requires successful completion of a government background check before commencement of employment. If you are not a United States Citizen, this check could take 12 to 18 months to complete. SAIC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, veteran status, or any other protected factor. To Apply: http://www.saic.com/career/ Job number 117799 Direct Link: Click here Contact: Derek Robins, CSP Derek.A.Robins@saic.com Posted June 19, 2008 Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Engineer Location: Redmond WA We are looking for a motivated and well organized individual to lead a group engaged in World wide Regulatory Compliance, EMC (Electromagnetic Compliance) and Electrical Safety (UL, TUV), of Consumer electronic products. Applicant will be responsible for appropriate and timely Regulatory certification of Products. Job Description: Manage certification requests i.e. Interface with Development team to establish scope, schedule, and other requirements Plan the work with Regulatory compliance team Schedule work to meet expectations Feedback/Reporting to all stake holders Use of Project server tools as a means of planning and communication Schedule EMC/Safety Regulatory Compliance Certification work done by different Vendor partners Package documentation (Test Reports, Schematic, Drawings, etc.) and samples required by selected Vendors to generate and or submit for Regulatory Compliance Report Follow up/Acquire Test Report from Internal Lab test and or Vendor Lab Test to Save/File them appropriately Coordinate all activities relevant to getting final reports and submittal required to demonstrate compliance with the various regulations for EMC and Product Safety Generate certificates, declarations of conformity. Follow up/Acquire Compliance Report from Vendors and Save/File them appropriately Coordinate and provide feedback to the development team members and management.. Train new and existing employees as applicable. Interface with management, Engineers and Project Server administrator Experience: Minimum 3-5 years experience in World wide EMC and Electrical Safety Regulatory Compliance involving: EMC test and regulatory standards Electrical Safety test and Regulatory standards Working with Regulatory agencies and agents Working with test labs for EMC and Safety evaluation /testing. Project management experience is a plus Project Server 2007 experience is a plus Education: Bachelor or Master or Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Skills: Knowledge of EMC standards (World wide) as applies to Consumer electronic products knowledge of Electrical Safety standards (World wide) as applies to Consumer electronic products Knowledge of Regulations in different countries related to EMC and Electrical safety of Consumer product Excellent communication Organized and goal driven Strong sense of ownership for the function being performed Good project management and leadership skills a plus To Apply: Please email resumes to HR@cascade-eng.com and reference job number KB61908-SSS Cascade Engineering Services is a mid-sized engineering services firm located in Redmond, WA. Posted June 19, 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Title: Automotive Safety Engineer Description/Responsibilities: Work as part of the Systems Engineering Group. Perform Safety Analysis of concepts and detailed designs utilising the expertise of the development engineers. Establish and document an optimised Design Safety approval process and related methodologies in the company. Support the developers in certifying designs to be safe and assess compliance of hardware to safety criteria. Ensure production items remain complaint to safety requirements. Qualifications: Engineering Degree in Industrial, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering. At least 10 years related experience. Experience in Safety Analysis in safety-critical systems using tools such as FMECA and FTA. Ability to facilitate safe product design in a team of developers. Demonstrated knowledge of good safety practices for products containing mechanics, electronics and software. Adequate technical insight to understand engineering solutions and challenge them. Ability to identify and evaluate safety hazards without detailed knowledge of technical items. Automotive experience preferable Company Information: At Optimal Energy (Pty) Ltd we believe the present should be used to improve the future. We are a fast-growing team of over 50 people working on an energy-efficient transport solution in one of the most beautiful cities of the world. To Apply: Qualified Candidates should apply online at www.optimalenergy.co.za Posted June 17, 2008 Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered in Cambridge, MA, is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs for the treatment of human viral and other infectious diseases. Idenix's current focus is on the treatment of infections caused by hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus. We have an immediate need for a talented individual to join the Idenix team in the following role: Senior EH&S Associate Provides support in maintaining the facilities’ environmental, industrial, health and safety programs. Monitors environmental compliance and industrial health and safety programs (chemical safety, ergonomics, illness and injury prevention). Maintains safety equipment inventory, performs periodic safety inspections, monitors hazardous waste removal vendors, and may assist in consolidating hazardous wastes (chemical, medical and radioactive). Recommends corrective action where environmental health and safety hazards exist. Conducts compliance training and inspection of lab and plant environments to ensure compliance with global occupational safety and health standards. Assists in the design and implementation of safety aspects of chemical processes, instrumentation and equipment. Provides expertise in the application of safe working practices to engineering, design and process and/or scale-up. Develops and recommends process approaches and technologies to enhance a safe working environment and contribute to cost effectiveness and improved efficiency. Conducts research/literature searches of current organic chemicals. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Perform health and safety assignments using safety concepts and principles to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and mitigate safety and health hazards for laboratory work areas and processes. Develops, recommends and implements practical, functional approaches to resolve Health, Safety and Environmental issues. Provides operations support, technical guidance, and troubleshooting for the lab equipment and operating systems. Areas of focus include lab operations, chemical handling and storage, equipment isolation (lockout/ tagout, line breaking), fire prevention, confined spaces, material handling and emergency response. Assists in maintaining the safety, reliability and effectiveness of lab processes. Establishes operating equipment specifications and PM procedures Provides advice on HSE concerns and works with employees’ at all organizational levels to affect corrective action strategies. Serves as adviser to safety committees. Delivers HSE training on required regulatory, corporate and site-specific topics. Facilitates root cause analyses of potential and actual injuries and incidents. Conducts investigations into incidents and provides appropriate documentation and reports. Conducts internal HSE audits to verify compliance levels. Develops HSE policies/procedures and ensures that requirements are effectively integrated into standard operating procedures. Establishes industrial hygiene monitoring plan, conducts monitoring activities, and provides technical guidance in the implementation of controls to minimize exposure to hazards. Responsible for identifying areas where improvement is warranted and then designing the improvements, obtaining approval and support for the improvement, assisting in construction, if needed. Serves as a primary technical point contact and process expert Serve as a representative of Management when dealing with personnel within and outside of the company. Maintain safety-related record keeping consistent with OSHA requirements. Promote safety culture and assist with achieving established goals. Coordinate with regulatory agencies, emergency responders, risk insurers, internal customers on safety issues. Experience and Education Requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant experience. Good understanding and knowledge of organic synthesis and mechanistic principals. The ability to develop technical proficiency, think independently and exercise good judgment. Excellent communication and project management skills and proficient in using normal office software; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and drawing software such as: ISIS/Draw and ChemOffice. Idenix offers an excellent benefits package including competitive salary, equity compensation, major medical insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) plan participation, and group life and disability insurance. To be considered for this position, please send your resume by email to hr@idenix.com, or by mail to: Human Resources Idenix Pharmaceuticals 60 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Posted June 16, 2008 Job Title: Safety & Reliability Engineer I Job ID: # 2413 Job Location: Plymouth, MN 55442 Company: Alliant Techsystems Inc. Website: www.atk.com More about ATK: http://finance.google.com/finance?q=ATK Job Responsibilities This is an outstanding career opportunity for a new BSEE graduate or junior - intermediate electrical engineer to join our Safety and Reliability team in Plymouth, MN. You will be assisting senior engineers responsible for developing and managing the safety and reliability efforts on a weapons development program. Duties Assist senior engineers in designing safety and reliability into weapon systems. Assist with hazard analyses: Functional Hazard Analyses, Failure Mode Effects Criticality Analyses (FMECA), Fault Tree Analyses, Software Hazard Analyses, etc. Assist in the preparation of safety and reliability reports, proposals, and cost estimates. Work effectively in a team environment that includes internal and external customers. Qualifications We require a BSEE or MSEE degree. Ability to learn and carry out the duties described above in Reliability and Safety Engineering. Ability to work on multiple projects in the same time period organization, multitask. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Customer presentation skills a plus. AFSRB experience a big plus. Good team player. Security Information This position requires U.S citizenship. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. HOW TO APPLY: Please email your resume to kate.pyle@atk.com for faster processing. Please say a few words about your availability, any training and/or experience in Safety and Reliability Engineering is a plus, legal US status, and salary information is always helpful. You may formally apply to www.atk.com/CAREERS/ Search through current openings and Enter Job ID # 2413. If you are a senior safety and reliability engineer, please email resume and apply to Job ID # 2413. Thanks! Posted June 12, 2008 Position: System Safety Engineer Job Description: Responsible for leading system safety program efforts on moderate to complex development programs that include both hardware and software development. Responsibilities will include conducting and/or coordinating hazard analyses, participating in appropriate development teams to influence design in the area of safety, and developing and/or defining safety requirements for both hardware and software subsystems. Will be responsible for preparing and/or supervising the development of program deliverable documents, reviewing and coordinating subcontractor safety efforts, and for coordinating the verification and validation of hazard controls. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. At least 5 years experience in engineering is required. A BS degree in engineering and at least 3 years experience in system safety is highly desirable. Familiarity with tracked vehicles and the BFV product line is highly desirable. Experience in a software environment and/or electronics is highly desirable programs that include both hardware and software development. Will be responsible for preparing and/or supervising the development of program deliverable documents, reviewing and coordinating subcontractor safety efforts, and for coordinating the verification and coordinating the verification and validation of hazard controls. If you are qualified, available, interested, or planning to make a change, please send me an e-mail with your Word resume. Tim Harrington TAC Worldwide @ BAE Systems Land & Armaments Sr. Technical Recruiter tharrington@tacworldwide.com Visit us at www.tacworldwide.com Posted June 12, 2008 Position: Reliability Engineer Job Description: Provide high reliability design influence to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) requirements development, concepts, trade studies, source selections, validations and final designs activities. Provide RAM-T design analyses/input to Eng, Subcontractors/Suppliers, Support reliability improvement projects. Provide RAM-T analyses and inputs to the System/Product Development process; prepare Reliability models; perform assessments and predictions; testability, prognostics/diagnostics analysis; develop FMEA, perform FRACAS. Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in ME, EE, Math, Physics or related engineering field is required. Must have a strong and broad background in Reliability practices, methodologies (hardware/software), experience in probability theory & practical application with complex Military or Aerospace sys. systems. If you are qualified, available, interested, or planning to make a change, please send me an e-mail with your Word resume. Tim Harrington TAC Worldwide @ BAE Systems Land & Armaments Sr. Technical Recruiter tharrington@tacworldwide.com Visit us at www.tacworldwide.com Posted June 12, 2008 Job Title: Safety Administrator Employer: BMW Constructors, Inc. Location: Chicagoland, IN Description: The Safety Administrator will plan, organize, schedule and conduct inspections of facilities, work areas and equipment in accordance with company and outside agency policies. They will monitor site conditions, practices and procedures for compliance. They must select and implement corrective actions and follow-up to ensure that proper action has been taken. More specifically: Acts to resolve safety incidents and safety infractions. Administers safety policies, training, guidance and leadership. Advises all field personnel on safety issues. Analyzes worksite activities to identify and implement appropriate safety strategies. Applies defined safety rules and procedures when conducting safety audits. Assures field personnel that the safety administrator is a professional and that decisions made in the field are according to established safety protocol. Controls and directs the activities of field personnel during emergencies and stop the job if unsafe conditions exist. Performs the duties of the job by interacting with the field employees regardless of difficult worksite locations. Follows-up with worksite personnel to ensure that safety recommendations are implemented. Collaborates with all levels of personnel (craftworkers, project engineers, superintendents, client representatives and others to ensure that safety is given full consideration. Required Experience: Three years experience in position-related activities, i.e. serving as Safety Officer, Director, Engineer, coordinator on the type of construction projects on which he/she will be servicing, as well as good background in general construction safety. Required Education: Degree preferred, but not required. CSP or ASP preferred. Contact Name: Mitch Prunty Contact Email: prunty@bmwc.biz Posted June 10, 2008 Job Title: Reliability Engineer Location: Redmond, WA We are looking for motivated self driven individuals with strong engineering fundamentals. Exposure in Applied Reliability Engineering methods and experience applying them on Consumer or Industrial electronic/electrical/electromechanical products is required. Job Description: Develop/review product reliability qualification specification product reliability evaluation plans, test matrix, test procedure etc Manage/oversee reliability testing Create test reports and presentations Guide design of Text Fixtures needed for Reliability testing Conduct FMEA for product and process Perform/coordinate and report ‘Failure Analysis’ and ‘Root Cause Identification’ Perform/guide FEA analysis simulating failures. Work with designers and analysts to improve product design. Communicate to technical teams and management Qualifications: Expertise in at least two of the following areas: Physics of Failure approach to product Reliability and highly accelerated test methodologies FEA analysis and simulation tools Traditional Reliability methods in durability prediction Failure analysis Mechanical and materials knowledge as applies to failures in electronic/electrical products Expertise in developing qualification specification based on user environment, product design and architecture. Expertise in product life evaluation based on accelerated testing of actual product/subsystems and appropriate application of statistical tools. Organized, goal driven and good communication Strong sense of ownership/commitment Project management experience a plus Education and Experience Requirements: Masters degree or PhD in one of the following – Mechanical engineering, Electrical engineering, Material science, Physics. Minimum 5 years industry experience required. To Apply: Please email resumes to HR@cascade-eng.com, and reference job number KB648-SSS Cascade Engineering Services is a mid-sized engineering services firm in Redmond, WA. Posted June 4, 2008 The concept of a "Bastion" is derived from a fortified stronghold designed to withstand great forces. In a similar way, Bastion provides its customers solutions to structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering challenges to further our nation's success as a leader in research and technology. Although we are a small 8(a) minority-owned company, our projects range from supporting engineering, operations, manufacturing, and fabrication of major International Space Station segments to creating designs for small robotic components. Our small company atmosphere adds to our ability to provide cost-effective solutions based on our lean management structure, sound corporate infrastructure, and steady financial growth. Please apply on-line at: www.bastiontechnologies.com Or E-mail: sstovall@bastiontechnologies.com This position is located Houston, TX Senior Quality/Safety Engineer Specific Description Candidate must possess strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, must have track record of successful performance on investigation & resolution of technical issues. Must have demonstrated effective Teaming skills to assist and assure sound Quality/Safety Engineering practices are being applied to satisfy program requirements. Candidate must have quality assurance background, including thorough familiarity with material review & corrective action processes; experience with operations planning systems and development of work instructions also required. Designs, develops, and maintains internal data processing systems to manage applicable inspection requirements, trend analysis, statistical process, etc. Candidate must be capable of performing drawing reviews for release and actual product inspection that includes detailed knowledge of Geometrical, Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 M. General Position Description Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality standards and protocol for processing materials into partially finished or finished Aerospace products. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs or specifies inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. The candidate will participates in the Engineering Drawing review, release and interpretation process which is based on ASME Y14.5M. Typical Minimum Education The Candidate must have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience to equal 10 years of professional experience. Requires US Citizenship & National Agency Check EOE/M/F/V/D Posted June 4, 2008 JOB TITE: Systems Safety Engineer LOCATION: Renton, WA RATE: $ Depend on Experience /hr (as a W-2 employee) - Open PROJECT: 6+ months - contract JOB DUTIES: Perform system level safety hazard analysis for Aircraft Systems and Mission Systems on P-8A Poseidon Program. Effort includes Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA) on complex systems and architectures. Also, includes tasking for System Level Assessments & Failure Analysis. Lead or conduct team reviews and update hazard database with results. JOB SKILLS: - System Safety Hazard Analysis - Strategic system level hazard assessments - HW & SW analysis for hazards - Update hazard tracking database - Update System Safety Program Plan - Update System Safety Assessment Report Richard Nguyen Technical Recruiter National Recruiting Volt Technical Resources / 2411 N Glassell / Orange, CA 92865 tel: 714 921-7007 or 866 465-7614 x 7007 / fax: 714 279-8896 rvnguyen@volt.com Posted May 31, 2008 EPS Engineer - System Safety, Fault Tree, and FMEA Job Description: Lead electric power steering system safety working group Lead development and monitoring of project safety program plan Perform and document preliminary hazard analysis Specify safety strategies and requirements for system architecture, including safety concept, failure management and driver-warning strategies Support development of robust, fail-safe, or fault tolerant architectures and components to satisfy safety requirements Perform and document detailed hazard analyses (e.g. DFMEA, qualitative/quantitative fault tree analysis) Specify detailed safety requirements, including diagnostic and software requirements Specify and monitor specific safety tests, including fault injection testing Perform and document safety assessments, including safety case Assist in maintaining cost controls Stay abreast with new technology Position Requirements: Knowledge of safety analysis, DFMEA, fault tree analysis, etc. Excellent organization and documentation abilities Excellent problem solving techniques Knowledge of system synthesis, analysis, and verification techniques Minimum three years experience in systems or automotive engineering Must have excellent communication skills and a desire to work with people. General competency in all core fields (mechanical, electronics, controls, computer hardware and software) is preferred Background in automotive engineering and chassis systems (steering, braking, suspension) is preferred. Strong computer skills, especially in spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and knowledge of simulation tools (e.g. Matlab) is preferred. Familiarity with PDP and other project management processes is preferred. Degree Requirement: BSEE All candidates MUST apply on www.delphi.com. Any resumes received through any other medium will not be accepted for the position. Posted May 23, 2008 We are looking for highly qualified individuals for high tech positions. AAR contracting company provides a full benefit package and which includes fully paid health insurance and 401K package. This is an open ended one year contract. Space Systems Safety Engineer (Test) Air Force DoD Safety Engineer with experience in launch and/or satellite systems level testing. Typical activities include requirements development and review and verification of a contractor?s plans, technical analysis and reports. Contractor and government personnel participate in a single team effort for systems engineering, systems safety engineering and mishap risk control and acceptance in support of the various Air Force Program Office?s system safety programs. Responsible for coordination of government activities and oversight of contractor, subcontractor and vendor system efforts, to include flow down of safety requirements from the Safety Office to the Program Offices, and also for ensuring continued flow down to Industry, throughout the lifetime of the system. Will: Review system safety and test requirements program acquisition requirements and advise Program Office personnel on incorporation of safety requirements into acquisition programs. Provide system safety support to Program Offices for test activities. Review Contractor system safety and test deliverables. Review and assist the support Program Office in the maintenance of their Hazard Log. Act as Staff representative for various Program Office and industry operational and design safety activities and assist in the planning and conducting of system safety activities. Skills: Required: Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering or related field with a minimum of 10 years or Masters Degree in Science or Engineering or related field with minimum of 5 years. Diversified experience with spacecraft and/or launch vehicles. Knowledge of applicable Department of Defense, Air Force, and Military Standards. Knowledge of DoD Acquisition practices. Classified Information (an interim Secret Clearance is required) Desired: Certification as a Professional Engineer or certification as a System Safety Professional. Substantial practical experience and knowledge of system safety processes. Extensive knowledge of industry test engineering practices and standards, to include dynamic and thermal/vacuum. Recruiter Contact: Al Kanellakos (714) 929-9029 Posted May 15, 2008