Energetics Safety & Assurance Officer
Destinus · Dubai
UAE remoteFully remoteFull TimeSeniorEngineering & Architecture
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Why we think you can apply
- Employer country
- United Arab Emirates · Dubai
- Hiring model
- UAE-based role · the employer hires in the UAE
- Work from
- Anywhere in the UAE
- Time-zone overlap
- Gulf Standard Time · none needed
Posted 1 day ago · apply link checked 1 hour ago
About the role
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.
What we look for
- Bachelor's degree in Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- 8+ years experience in defense systems safety or explosives safety
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E
- Experience with hazard analyses, FMEA, and fault tree analysis
- English proficiency
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