CWL Experienced System Safety Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Manassas, VA
•$107,529 - $119,290•Hybrid

About The Position

As a systems safety engineer for the Common Weapon Launcher (CWL), you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for system safety across all aspects of the system. You will participate throughout the product lifecycle, document safety analyses, and communicate with internal teams and customer teams. The position is primarily on-site at the Innovation Drive facility in Manassas, Virginia, with potential for part-time remote work after six months. A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, plus at least 2 years of job-related experience; alternatively, a master’s degree.
  • A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
  • Must meet U.S. Government eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Agile experience.
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related degree.
  • Professional experience in an engineering role, preferably in system safety (MIL-STD-882E) or defense-related work.
  • Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards.
  • Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools.
  • Creative thinking, ability to grasp and apply new information quickly, and ability to handle increasing responsibilities and complexity.
  • Team-oriented approach and ability to thrive in collaborative environments.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in all aspects of the Common Weapon Launcher product lifecycle from a system safety perspective.
  • Document safety analyses.
  • Communicate with internal teams and customer teams.
  • Contribute as a member of a cross-functional team responsible for system safety.

Benefits

  • 401k matching
  • Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
  • Flex time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Employee resource and social groups
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities
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