Safety Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

8d•$100,219 - $111,180•Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Safety Engineer to lead complex systems engineering efforts focused on personal and environmental safety for mission-critical defense programs. The role applies systems and safety engineering expertise across the system lifecycle, integrating safety requirements into architectures and designs while supporting regulatory compliance and customer engagement. The position is based onsite at the Pittsfield, Massachusetts office. Some telecommuting is allowed, up to two days per week depending on work requirements and client needs. The job posting remains open until the position is filled. The stated combined salary range is USD $100,219 to $111,180 per year; actual pay may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. The basic qualifications also allow a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics degree.
At least 2 years of relevant, job-related systems engineering experience with a demonstrated focus on safety engineering, or a master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified access.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be local to the area and able to work onsite in the Pittsfield, MA office.
Knowledge and skills in hazard analysis and risk assessment; environmental compliance and impact assessment; Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE); requirements management tools such as DOORS and Jama; OSHA, EPA, and DoD safety regulations; and strong communication and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead systems engineering activities focused on safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation across the full system lifecycle.
Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans, hazard analyses, and environmental impact assessments.
Ensure compliance with DoD safety standards and regulations.
Integrate personal and environmental safety requirements into system architectures and designs.
Conduct and support safety reviews, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and System Safety Working Groups (SSWG).
Collaborate with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
Mentor junior engineers on safety engineering best practices.
Support proposals, design reviews, and customer interactions related to safety requirements.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.