System Safety Engineer
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 simultaneously. 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 and coordinates with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), defining tasking based on customer needs and contractual documents. Depending on the effort, the engineer develops safety artifacts such as hazard tracking, mitigation, and customer reporting deliverables. The role leads the prime contractor system safety working group, engages with the customer, and collaborates closely with systems and human factors engineers to ensure compliance and meet customer needs. The position offers opportunities to contribute to critical defense programs and develop expertise across concurrent efforts.
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 or more years of experience; or a master’s degree with 1 or more years of experience.
- Demonstrated familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and its application to system safety programs.
- Experience deriving requirements for complex electrical, electromechanical, 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.
- U.S. citizenship and a current, maintainable Final Secret Clearance, or eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, or Reliability Analysis.
- Familiarity with 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 effectively leading a team of engineers.
- Demonstrated experience accurately estimating engineering effort or 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).
Responsibilities
- Analyze system hardware and software safety for operators and equipment in accordance with MIL-STD-882.
- Coordinate safety efforts with other Integrated Product Teams and define tasking based on customer needs and contractual documents.
- Develop effort-specific safety artifacts, including hazard tracking, mitigation, and regular customer reporting 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
