Senior Staff Safety Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

5d•$153,600 - $230,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Senior Staff Safety Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position is based out of Linthicum, MD and will be 100% on-site. This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world. Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve. Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, master's degree with 12 years of experience or Ph.D. with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required.
A current / active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Experience implementing System Safety Engineering practices in accordance with MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, JS-SSA Implementation Guide, ARP-4761/DO-178/254, or other relevant standards.
Experience conducting system safety hazard analyses such as PHA, SRHA, FHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA, FTA.
Experience implementing or developing Safety Analysis plans and reports, such as SSPP, SAR, HMMPR and HMMP.
Experience using a Hazard Tracking System (HTS).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineer, or Mathematics or other related technical fields.
A current / active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.
Certification as a Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification.
Experience implementing software safety protocols on complex systems.
Experience presenting at SSSTRP/WSERB Board reviews.
Experience with DoD System Safety programs across all phases of the systems engineering developmental lifecycle.
Experience briefing System Safety analysis at design reviews such as SRR, SFR, PDR, or CDR.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
Experience working with Safety Management Systems.
Experience with RF and/or Laser Safety analysis.
Experience with CAI/CSI identification and analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a MIL STD 882 compliant system safety program
Conduct System Safety analysis to ensure risks are identified, communicated, tracked, and mitigated to a tolerable level
Document and present results of system safety analysis in formal contract deliverable reports
Communicate and present results of System Safety analysis with internal/external customers and at major milestone reviews
Provide technical leadership in the System Safety Engineering discipline and work to drive sound systems engineering on programs