Energetics Safety & Assurance Officer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the System Safety Program Plan SSPP in line with MIL-STD-882E
• Conduct and lead hazard analyses including PHA, SSHA, O&SHA, FMEA, and fault tree analysis
• Own and maintain the hazard tracking process, driving risks through assessment, mitigation, and closure
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, near misses, and test anomalies
• Oversee compliance with explosives safety requirements covering siting, storage, and handling
• Work with range safety officers to support live-fire and flight test campaigns
• Coordinate export control and end-use compliance documentation
• Interface with certifying authorities and government representatives
• Maintain configuration control and end-to-end traceability for safety-critical components
• Advise engineering teams on safety-critical design margins and risk mitigation strategies
• Train personnel in the safe handling of live and inert ordnance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• At least 8 years of professional experience in defense systems safety or explosives safety engineering
• Strong working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E or equivalent frameworks
• Practical knowledge of insensitive munitions requirements (e.g., STANAG 4439)
• Hands-on experience conducting hazard analyses, FMEA, and fault tree analysis
• Experience working with safety-critical hardware and complex engineering systems
• Familiarity with export control regimes for munitions and dual-use technologies
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Master's degree or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) qualification is a plus
• Direct experience with missile propulsion or warhead integration is highly valued

About the Company

Destinus is revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness.