Staff Systems Safety Engineer

Sigma Design • Costa Mesa, CA

1d • $92 - $122 • Onsite

About The Position

Sigma Design has collaborated with a leading defense technology company seeking an experienced Staff Systems Safety Engineer to join their facility in Costa Mesa, CA. This company specializes in autonomous systems and next-generation defense technologies. This position is contract to hire and fully In-Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering role preferred.
• Extensive experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems, preferably within aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries.
• Expert knowledge of System Safety Engineering principles, including hazard analysis, risk management, and safety assessment methodologies.
• Advanced experience with safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA.
• Experience developing and implementing System Safety Engineering frameworks across multiple products or programs.
• Experience with requirements decomposition and safety requirements development at the system and system-of-systems level.
• Strong understanding of MIL-STD-882E and other applicable military and safety standards.
• Experience supporting design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR) and communicating technical information to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• ITAR - Permanent resident of the United States (“U.S. person” as defined by ITAR)
• Background - Pass a post-offer background verification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-STD-516C, JSSSEH, or related safety standards preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as Relyence, Teamcenter, JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, and/or Ansys preferred.
• Experience with software safety cases, AI/ML software safety, software/firmware HITL/SITL, and hardware/software requirements development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement System Safety methodologies, processes, and best practices across multiple programs and product lines.
• Lead system safety efforts across concurrent programs, resolving complex technical challenges and driving safety strategy.
• Develop and execute System Safety program plans aligned with applicable safety standards and program requirements.
• Perform and provide technical guidance on safety analyses, including Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Software-Critical Fault Tree Analysis (SCFTA), Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and System Safety Assessments.
• Influence system architecture and design decisions to incorporate Design for Safety principles throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish hazard management processes, risk tracking infrastructure, and mitigation frameworks to support product development and deployment.
• Support and lead design reviews, including PDR, CDR, and MRR, providing technical expertise and safety guidance to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Lead complex failure investigations, root cause corrective actions (RCCA), and lessons learned initiatives to improve system safety.
• Develop safety processes, documentation, and reporting tools to improve design, manufacturing, and deployment operations.
• Verify and validate safety requirements, risk reduction measures, and hazard controls at the program and portfolio level.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and requirements.
• Represent safety engineering efforts with customers, regulatory organizations, and industry groups as needed.
• Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.

Benefits

• Multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance including some with FSA and HSA
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays
• Quarterly bonus program
• Voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior