Safety Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA
•$100,219 - $111,180•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer 3 to lead complex systems engineering efforts with a strong emphasis on personal and environmental safety. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, safety engineering knowledge, and a proven ability to deliver innovative, safety-compliant solutions in support of mission-critical defense programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated focus on safety engineering
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite in the Pittsfield, MA office.
- Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
- Environmental compliance and impact assessment
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DoD safety regulations
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience
- Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities with a focus 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
- Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
Benefits
- highly competitive benefits
- flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
