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NAVAIR

INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER

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A Nuclear Safety Engineer oversees operations and maintains the safety of nuclear power systems, including nuclear power plants, ships or other plants that use nuclear technology. Develops and documents nuclear safety procedures. Reviews nuclear plant construction design and maintenance. Oversees handling of nuclear waste and monitors compliance with safety regulations.

$136,283 / year median in Maryland

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Description You will serve as either a
GENERAL ENGINEER, SAFETY ENGINEER, MECHANICAL
ENGINEER, or
AEROSPACE ENGINEER
in the
SYSTEM SAFETY AND AIR SYSTEMS INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT, SYSTEM SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION, SYSTEM SAFETY BRANCH
of
NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
Position Duties/Responsibilities You will serve as the subject matter expert for the application of System Safety for programs and projects. You will provide technical direction for the planning, organizing, directing, conducting and reporting of system safety engineering in direct support of programs and integrated systems for air and sea applications. You will chair and participate in system safety working groups, conferences/technical meetings at government activities, or contractor facilities as required. You will manage the system safety program by creating and tailoring system safety requirements for developing new specifications, and modifying aircraft equipment. You will interpret test results, brief flight and ground test personnel on project safety plans and outcomes and develop new system safety test techniques and approaches to reduce the severity and frequency of hazards and mishaps. You will keep abreast of state-of-the-art technologies applicable to tactical aircraft weapon systems. Minimum Salary 102415 Maximum Salary 158322 Position Open Date09/03/2026 Position Close Date09/08/2026