Range Laser Safety Specialist

• The Specialist will complete in-the-field surveys of various test, evaluation and training ranges, which may include extensive hiking, flights in both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, ship/boat transport, and ATV use.

• Participate in site surveys and provide in-briefs and out-briefs to the range personnel. Ensure that field notes, photo records and GIS/GPS data are collected.
• Review documents including range survey reports and Naval, DoD and NATO instructions
• Create plans to develop new range
• Report on analysis results and produce reports as required, including ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintain contacts within the DoD and NATO
• Interact with senior level customers and collaborators both domestically and internationally
• Provide laser safety instruction as required
• Develop or introduce new technologies and processes to improve workflows.
• Provide laser safety consulting to customers with diverse operational needs.
• Document and analyze requirements from users and managers and translate them into application, functionality, and data requirements.
• Interpret data and research geographical information.
• Assist with training and technical support of end users and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

• Detail and accuracy-oriented.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior US and allied partners and sponsors in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Requires minimal supervision and direction; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds of equipment for up to half a mile.
• Ability to walk up to two miles in various environmental conditions and on various outdoor terrains.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to fly in small fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft and travel by boat/vessel and ATVs/UTVs.
• Must possess an active U.S. passport or be able to obtain one.

• Experience as a command Laser Systems Safety Officer for both laboratory and range facilities.
• Experience with in air, over water and underwater uses of laser systems.
• Experience with bringing laser systems to the Navy Laser Safety Review Board.
• U.S. Navy TLSO/RLSS/LSS certification.
• Experience creating and running test and evaluation laser ranges and laser firing areas.
• Experience as a Navy laser safety instructor.
• Experience with RDT&E laser systems development
• Knowledge of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation principles.
• Experience with military training procedures and documentation.
• Experience working with military, federal and foreign partner agencies.
• Ability to pass U.S. Navy NASTP (Naval Aviation Survival Training Program) Class 3 Non-Aircrew aviation physiology and water survival training. (preferred not required).

• Bachelor of Science degree required
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant laser safety experience
• Experience as in systems safety, systems engineering and test engineering desirable.
• Experience working with the DoD and NATO communities desirable.

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance; an interim Secret clearance is preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include U.S. citizenship, a security investigation, and other applicable requirements.