💼 Full-Time Position

Directed Energy Systems Safety Lead

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AeroVironment
📍 Albuquerque, NM, United States
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Location
Albuquerque, United States
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Posted
June 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**Worker Type**

Regular

**Job Description**

AV is a leading innovator in the development and deployment of cutting-edge technologies in the fields of optics and laser systems; we are currently seeking a highly motivated Mid to Senior Level Safety Engineer with a strong background in safety implementation for directed energy technologies to join our dynamic team efforts on a ground-based program.

The ideal person would have experience executing large ACAT-1 or equivalent programs. Safety Engineers on this program will collaborate with small and large teams working on a variety of tasks and responsibilities including:

+ Conducting analyses like Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) to identify potential hazards.
+ Assessing risks using both quantitative and qualitative methods to support design choices and recommend controls.
+ Evaluating failure modes, effects, and criticality...