System Safety Engineer

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.Auburn Hills, MI
Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Senior System Safety Engineer – MIL-STD-882E / Military Ground Vehicle Systems to support the development of advanced U.S. military vehicle programs. This role requires expertise in MIL-STD-882E, System Safety Engineering, ESOH, JSSSEH, hazard analysis, safety assessments, and DoD vehicle development processes while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe, compliant product designs.

Requirements

  • US Citizenship required by Federal Law.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive, or related discipline).
  • Minimum 10 years of System Safety Engineering experience supporting military or defense systems.
  • Extensive experience implementing MIL-STD-882E system safety processes and requirements.
  • Direct experience developing and executing System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs).
  • Experience conducting: Subsystem Hazard Analysis (Task 204), System Hazard Analysis (Task 205), Health Hazard Analysis (Task 207), Functional Hazard Analysis (Task 208), Environmental Hazard Analysis (Task 210).
  • Experience preparing Safety Assessment Reports (Task 301).
  • Direct experience executing System Software Safety Programs using the JSSSEH Implementation Guide.
  • Experience establishing and managing Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) programs.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, military standards, and defense development processes.
  • Familiarity with U.S. DoD acquisition, development, and military ground vehicle programs.
  • Experience authoring government safety documentation and technical reports.
  • Ability to present technical information effectively to customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional travel to Europe.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods as required.

Nice To Haves

  • Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Computer, Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering Management, or related discipline).
  • Experience supporting U.S. military ground vehicle development programs.
  • Detailed knowledge of military safety standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Hands-on engineering experience supporting defense vehicle integration, testing, or fielding activities.

Responsibilities

  • Execute System Safety Engineering activities in accordance with MIL-STD-882E throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs) for military vehicle and defense programs.
  • Identify system safety risks and collaborate with design engineers to implement effective hazard mitigation strategies.
  • Perform comprehensive hazard analyses, including: Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA) – Task 204, System Hazard Analysis (SHA) – Task 205, Health Hazard Analysis (HHA) – Task 207, Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) – Task 208, Environmental Hazard Analysis (EHA) – Task 210.
  • Prepare Safety Assessment Reports (SARs) in accordance with MIL-STD-882E Task 301.
  • Identify and document safety-critical software requirements in support of the system safety program.
  • Execute System Software Safety activities in accordance with the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) Implementation Guide.
  • Establish, implement, and manage Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) programs compliant with MIL-STD-882E.
  • Author and maintain government-required safety documentation and technical reports.
  • Present technical briefings, safety analyses, and project updates to customers, government representatives, and internal stakeholders.
  • Support multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, development, testing, and production.
  • Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with military safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance on system safety best practices and applicable military standards.
  • Support domestic travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel to Europe.

Benefits

  • medical and supplemental insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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