System Safety Associate Manager

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the System Safety Associate Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Advanced Programs line of business. Our team guarantees that every product we deliver is safe for the warfighter, applying rigorous MIL STD 882 analyses, shaping safety culture, and developing the next generation of safety professionals. As the System Safety Associate Manager you will act as the first line safety leader while still writing and reviewing technical safety work. You will partner with senior program leadership, systems engineers, software teams, suppliers, and customers to embed safety into every design, test, and operational step.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an engineering discipline
Experience developing and implementing a System Safety Program IAW MIL-STD-882
Developing and evaluating system safety requirements
Familiarity with implementing a Software Safety Program IAW AOP-52 and DoD guidelines
Proficient knowledge of MIL-STD-882 and its associated analyses
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to make formal presentations to large groups
Interacts well in a team atmosphere with engineers, suppliers, program managers and customers
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Prior Leadership Role or Experience

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting independent government Safety Review Boards
Knowledge of Human Factors Engineering
Familiarity with missile and launcher systems
Secret clearance with current 6-year background check
Model-based engineering knowledge
Experience with DOORS requirements application
Candidate should be a self-starter capable of performing tasks with little direction
Effective analytical problem solving skills, the ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
Able to learn and work with System Safety specific software tools

Responsibilities

Developing and overseeing hazard analyses, software safety assessments, and hazardous material management plans that meet contractual and MIL STD 882 requirements.
Translating system safety requirements down to suppliers, verifying that designs implement the required controls, and tracking compliance through verification activities.
Reviewing specifications, design changes, and test plans for safety impacts and recommending mitigations in hardware, software, training, and procedures.
Preparing and delivering clear technical presentations for internal technical reviews, customer briefings, and independent safety board meetings.
Leading System Safety Working Groups, facilitating cross disciplinary discussions, and ensuring timely communication of program shifts to the safety team.
Supporting the definition and verification of safety related requirements, and participating in the development of test campaigns that demonstrate compliance.
Conducting accident/incident investigations, identifying root causes, and driving corrective action plans.
Managing a small team of junior SSEs: setting performance goals, conducting regular reviews, identifying skill gaps, and coordinating development opportunities with Safety Leadership.
Coordinating with senior program leadership to prioritize safety work, align execution strategy with contractual obligations, and report status through Lockheed Martin performance tools.