Range Laser Safety Specialist
$85k - $115k
Expert
Bachelor's
Corona, CA, USA
Hybrid60% telework, 10% on-site at NSWC Corona, and 30% travel; travel may be national and international.
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- Be detail- and accuracy-oriented.
- Have exceptional organizational skills and be self-disciplined and self-motivated.
- Be able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Communicate effectively with senior U.S. and allied partners and sponsors in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Require minimal supervision and direction, with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds of equipment for up to half a mile.
- Be able to walk up to two miles in varied environmental conditions and outdoor terrains, and climb stairs and ladders.
- Be able to fly in small fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft and travel by boat or vessel and ATVs/UTVs.
- Possess an active U.S. passport or be able to obtain one.
- Have a Bachelor of Science degree.
- Have a minimum of 15 years of relevant laser safety experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete in-the-field surveys of test, evaluation, and training ranges, potentially involving extensive hiking, flights in fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, ship or boat transport, and ATV use.
- Participate in site surveys and provide in-briefs and out-briefs to range personnel; ensure collection of field notes, photo records, and GIS/GPS data.
- Review range survey reports and Naval, Department of Defense, and NATO instructions.
- Create plans to develop new ranges.
- Report analysis results and produce ad hoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
- Maintain contacts within the Department of Defense and NATO.
- Interact with senior-level customers and collaborators domestically and internationally.
- Provide laser safety instruction as required.
- Develop or introduce 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.
Desired Qualifications
- Have experience as a command Laser Systems Safety Officer for laboratory and range facilities.
- Have experience with in-air, over-water, and underwater uses of laser systems.
- Have experience bringing laser systems to the Navy Laser Safety Review Board.
- Hold U.S. Navy TLSO/RLSS/LSS certification.
- Have experience creating and running test and evaluation laser ranges and laser firing areas.
- Have experience as a Navy laser safety instructor.
- Have experience with research, development, test, and evaluation laser systems development.
- Have knowledge of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation principles.
- Have experience with military training procedures and documentation.
- Have experience working with military, federal, and foreign partner agencies.
- Be able to pass U.S. Navy Naval Aviation Survival Training Program Class 3 Non-Aircrew aviation physiology and water survival training; this is preferred but not required.
- Have experience in systems safety, systems engineering, and test engineering.
- Have experience working with the Department of Defense and NATO communities.
- An interim Secret clearance is preferred.
About the company
Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Camarillo, California
Founded
1999
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What believers are saying
- June 17, 2026 $249.9 million Navy logistics IT MAC broadens recurring task-order pipeline.
- June 2026 OTA consortium additions open Army, naval surface, industrial-base, and information-warfare work.
- July 7, 2025 Greenfield added 61 avionics software employees for Navy aviation programs.
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- Task-order dependence leaves Saalex exposed to recompete losses and protest delays.
- Integrating Greenfield, Spalding, and Netsimco strains delivery, margins, and culture in 2025-2026.
- If Navy or MDA recompetes go against Saalex, acquisition-led growth collapses quickly.
What makes Saalex unique
- Employee-owned defense integrator with nearly 1,000 staff spans undersea, surface, air, and space.
- August 14, 2026 Navy cyberspace MAC win deepens NIWC Pacific mission access.
- January 26, 2026 AI platform and April 22 ASCENT lab accelerate software modernization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Stock Options
- Professional Development Budget