System Safety Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Senior System Safety Engineer (SSE) for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Advanced Programs team. Our team safeguards every product we deliver to customers, ensuring that the warfighter is protected through rigorous safety engineering and compliance. As the Senior System Safety Engineer, you will own the development, execution, and continual improvement of system safety programs across multiple missile and fire control programs. You’ll work independently and partner with engineers, software developers, trainers, and customers to embed safety into every design decision.

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
Working 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
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

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 hazard analyses, safety assessments, and risk based mitigation strategies for hardware, software, training, and procedures.
Defining and applying safety criteria, ensuring they are reflected in system architecture, specifications, and test plans.
Preparing clear technical presentations, reports, and safety documentation for internal stakeholders and customers.
Leading System Safety Working Group meetings, driving consensus, and tracking action items.
Reviewing design changes, configuration updates, and specification revisions for potential safety impacts and recommending corrective actions.
Participating in accident/incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing lessons learned across the program line.
Maintaining compliance with government and industry safety standards (e.g., MIL STD 882, ARP 4761) and supporting safety certifications as needed.