System Safety Engineer

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Leidos Defense is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join a matrixed organization of systems engineers, model-based systems engineers, and specialty systems engineers. The role primarily supports a vehicle-based radar development program, with the opportunity to contribute to multiple efforts at the same time. Work includes classified and unclassified analysis of hardware and software safety for operators and equipment in accordance with MIL-STD-882.

The engineer works independently, coordinates with other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and defines tasking based on customer needs and contractual documents. Depending on the effort, the engineer develops safety artifacts, tracks hazards and mitigations, and reports regularly to customers through deliverables. The position leads the prime contractor system safety working group and works with the customer, systems engineers, and human factors engineers to ensure system compliance and satisfy customer needs. The role supports critical defense programs and offers the opportunity to develop expertise across concurrent efforts. Experience in areas such as risk management, systems engineering, human factors engineering, and reliability analysis is preferred. The posting notes that success in the organization can lead to leadership positions in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university, with 3+ years of experience; or a master’s degree with 1+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and its application to system safety programs.
• Experience deriving requirements for complex electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software systems.
• Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within a team environment.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama area.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance, or meet eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or working knowledge of AR 385-10, AR 385-16, AR 770-3, and AMCOM 385-17.
• Knowledge of Army Safety Board processes and preparation.
• Experience coordinating Software System Safety Technical Review Panels (SSSTRP).
• Experience conducting hazard analyses, including PHA, FHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA, EHA, HHA, FTA, and FMEA.
• Proficiency with safety tools and databases, such as hazard tracking systems, model-based systems engineering, and requirement databases.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers.
• Demonstrated experience estimating engineering effort, including hours, for System Safety Engineering tasks.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes and methods.
• Experience supporting one or more DoD programs.
• Object Management Group (OMG) Certified System Modeler Professional (OCSMP) certification.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification (ASEP or CSEP).
• Experience in risk management, systems engineering, human factors engineering, or reliability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hardware and software safety for operators and equipment in accordance with MIL-STD-882.
• Coordinate independently with other Integrated Product Teams and define tasking based on customer needs and contractual documents.
• Develop effort-specific safety artifacts, track hazards and mitigations, and provide regular customer reporting through deliverables.
• Lead the prime contractor system safety working group and engage with the customer.
• Work with program systems engineers and human factors engineers to ensure system compliance and verify customer needs are met.

What This Job Offers

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