Skillbridge Staff Safety Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

2d•$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 Skillbridge 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. The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Goals – Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC. Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities. Outcome – Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, master's degree with 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 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).
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

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