Systems Safety Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer 3 to lead complex systems engineering efforts with a strong emphasis on personal and environmental safety. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, safety engineering knowledge, and a proven ability to deliver innovative, safety-compliant solutions in support of mission-critical defense programs.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated focus on safety engineering
• Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Environmental compliance and impact assessment
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DoD safety regulations
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities with a focus on safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation across the full system lifecycle
• Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans, hazard analyses, and environmental impact assessments
• Ensure compliance with DoD safety standards and regulations
• Integrate personal and environmental safety requirements into system architectures and designs
• Conduct and support Safety Reviews, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and System Safety Working Groups (SSWG)
• Collaborate with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) teams to ensure regulatory compliance
• Mentor junior engineers on safety engineering best practices
• Support proposals, design reviews, and customer interactions related to safety requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees