We are seeking a Safety Engineer to join the team at our growing facility in Camden, AR.

This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

Our growing Camden, AR site has the newest, state-of-the-art large solid rocket motor facility in the nation to produce rocket motors that support our nation's most important next generation national security programs, like the Sentinel (Ground Based Strategic Deterrent), hypersonics and missile defense targets. Camden is also where we produce solid rocket motors and warheads critical to the nation's defense, like THAAD, Standard Missile, Tactical Tomahawk, Javelin and the Patriot Missile System. Check out this short YouTube video featuring our Camden site: Successful test of Aerojet Rocketdyne's eSR-73 advanced large solid rocket motor

You're not just "doing a job" at Aerojet Rocketdyne, an L3Harris Technologies Company. The work you perform makes significant contributions to national security and space exploration.

Trusted - We didn't apply for this honor, but Aerojet Rocketdyne is proud to be recognized as one of America's Most Trusted Aerospace & Defense Companies by Newsweek / Statista two years in a row!
• Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation's aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture: Careers | L3Harris
• Paid Time Off- Accrue 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance. While the Monday-Thursday 4/10 schedule is the most common at Camden, this position is expected to work our Friday/Saturday/Sunday 3/12 weekend shift (work 36 hours; get paid for 40). Paid holidays including one-week year-end paid holiday shutdown
• Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness programs. Want to know more? Check out: Benefits | L3Harris
• Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match
• Professional Development - Tuition assistance, free professional development training through Rocket University and Energetics University, employee recognition, and leadership development programs
• Employee Resource Groups - Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs

Work performed under limited supervision.

25% - Performs a variety of safety engineering and industrial hygiene tasks for compliance with applicable local, state and federal safety regulations including safety requirements of the Department of Defense (DOD) and also company and site-specific standards.

25% - Assists senior SH&E (Safety, Health and Environment) staff with execution of projects as directed.

20% - Evaluates management of change (MOC) for new chemicals; new or modified facilities; equipment, or processes.

15% - Assists in incident, near-miss, and safety suggestion investigations and recommends corrective actions.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related discipline and five (10) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates are expected to operate effectively in a team environment. Candidates must be willing and available to work other shifts or overtime as needed to meet production schedules.

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Requires U.S. Citizenship. Must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in project management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-function/cross-site teams.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Read and understand facility site schematics and building design plans.
• Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Familiar with AutoCAD and GIS software such as ArcGIS and ArcMap.
• Knowledgeable in munitions, explosives, and energetic materials, and related disciplines, the effects of munitions, the means of preventing or reducing explosive mishaps, and the relationship between quantity-distance siting criteria and personnel safety.
• High level of communication skills and an understanding of escalation requirements to higher authorities
• Experience and/or training knowledge of Confined Spaces, Fall Protection, Lock Out Tag Out, Machine Guarding/Laser Safety, Electrical Safety NFPA 70E and Propellant, Energetics & Pyrotechnics
• Must be experienced in OSHA 1910 General Industry

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activity (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of mobility including: walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stair, scaffolding, ramps), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces), bending, reaching, handling/fingering (seizing, holding, grasping, turning picking, pinching), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Office environments may include use of standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Some aspects of the work may require vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Ability to distinguish colors may also be necessary.

Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, crane, hoist, man lift, etc.) in a safe manner. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, shop coat, FR clothing, and respiratory protection. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, explosives, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield), foot protection (i.e. steel toed shoes, rubber boots, etc.), gloves, hard hat, shop coat and hearing protection. Work requires the ability to change into or out of personal protective equipment when entering or exiting manufacturing, laboratory, or other areas. Some employees may be required to drive between various locations within the Company facility or between locations.

Medical clearance maybe required for some aspects of the role. Note respirator use requires that the employee be able to make an appropriate seal.