System Safety Engineer Sr. - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the System Safety Engineer Sr for the Fighter System Safety Team which is responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, and control using quantitative and qualitative techniques typically used in the design of aircraft weapon systems and sustainment activities. As the System Safety Engineer Sr you will be responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, control, and coordination in support of system safety activities for internal and external stakeholders of fighter aircraft platforms. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. You are a seasoned safety professional with deep expertise in hazard analysis and risk mitigation for complex aerospace systems. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams, and bring a disciplined, data‑driven approach to problem solving. Your background in fighter aircraft safety, combined with a commitment to excellence, makes you an ideal partner for advancing mission‑critical programs. 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. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or related engineering degree.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Military or civilian flight experience
Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754
Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes
Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matters
Experience with military or government programs
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods
Model-based system engineering (MBSE) training or experience
Experience leading a project or team
Experience working with international customers and suppliers
Experience with communicating cross-functionally
Full life-cycle experience with system safety analyses, standards, and tools
Ability to operate autonomously with minimal direction from senior management
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams in the resolution of highly complex issues, including direct interaction with senior leadership within company and customer organizations and a demonstrated ability to deal with complex and challenging customer and supplier relationships
Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test.

Responsibilities

Perform Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Software Hazard Analysis (SWHA), and other safety analysis methodologies.
Conduct risk assessments and trade studies to evaluate and optimize design choices and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate safety hazards.
Interface and coordinate system safety activities with design teams, suppliers, internal management, and external customers.
Establish system safety requirements in accordance with applicable standards and evaluate functional impacts of non‑compliance in coordination with design subject‑matter experts.