Junior Systems Safety Engineer

SAIC • Middletown, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer for its office in Middletown, Rhode Island. The successful candidate will work as part of a team to analyze systems, identify hazards, categorize risk, and recommend mitigations to reduce the risk of mishaps. The role involves collaboration with internal teams, government personnel, and subcontractors.

The engineer will apply quantitative and qualitative risk-assessment techniques in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and other guidance; analyze hardware, software, firmware, and system interfaces for hazards to personnel, equipment, and the environment; and use supplemental methods such as fault tree, failure modes and hazardous effects, and sneak circuit analyses. The role also includes reviewing system requirements, operational procedures, safety plans and analyses, accident and incident information, test plans and results, and other environmental, safety, and occupational health (ESOH) data. The engineer will prepare or update risk and safety assessment reports and presentation materials, and conduct or review safety assessments of new, updated, or modified hardware and software, waivers, and exemption requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in engineering or a technical-related field.
• Zero or more years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET-level security clearance; SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a clearance.
• Familiarity with the use and application of technical standards and system safety principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Familiarity with conducting or reviewing safety assessments of hardware, software, waivers, and exception requests.
• Familiarity with reviewing system requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), particularly using Cameo Systems Modeler, or willingness to learn; formal training and mentorship will be provided for the right candidate.
• Basic understanding of or exposure to Systems Engineering principles and practices, or demonstrated willingness to develop that knowledge in a hands-on professional environment.
• Basic familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), or eagerness to learn and apply these standards under the guidance of experienced safety professionals.
• Experience supporting Navy, Army, or Air Force acquisition programs.
• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in a systems engineering or safety-related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Use quantitative and qualitative risk-assessment techniques to perform safety analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and other guidance.
• Analyze hardware, software, firmware, and system interfaces to identify hazards to personnel, equipment, and the environment.
• Conduct supplemental analyses, including fault tree analyses, failure modes and hazardous effects analyses, and sneak circuit analyses.
• Review system requirements documentation to identify potentially hazardous conditions and recommend system design changes in collaboration with program staff.
• Perform operational analyses and studies to identify potential deficiencies in operating and handling procedures, stowage, and other logistics phases.
• Review and analyze system safety management and program plans, safety analyses, accident and incident data, mishap investigation reports, safety test plans and results, and other ESOH-related data.
• Prepare or update risk assessment reports, safety assessment reports, and presentation materials for formal submission.
• Conduct or review safety assessments of new, updated, or modified hardware and software, waivers, and exemption requests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level