Systems Safety Engineer
About The Position
Our teams solve tough, meaningful problems that help create a safer, more secure world . The Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) organization ensures that our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time . LCE supports every stage of a product’s life cycle—from conception through deactivation —with a strong focus on product support disciplines including Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability . Within LCE, the Naval Power (NP) System Safety team plays a vital role in ensuring mission readiness and safety across complex defense systems. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our Naval Power System Safety team in Tucson, Arizona . This position involves leading and executing system safety programs in compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable defense standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a strong systems or safety engineering background and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) .
- 5+ years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience . (An advanced degree may substitute for additional years of experience.)
- Experience in System Safety Engineering , Systems Engineering , Electrical Engineering , Software/Firmware Engineering , or equivalent safety-related discipline.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting DoD System Safety Programs or weapon combat systems .
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development .
- Ability to solve complex problems using available resources and research.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills , with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
- Proven leadership and project management skills ; capable of managing a safety program and guiding supporting personnel.
- Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs , or customer-approved equivalents.
- Perform System Safety Program tasks and analyses , including hazard identification, assessment, and risk mitigation.
- Coordinate with customer safety representatives and gain approval from Safety Review Board authorities .
- Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to identify, eliminate, or control hazards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Conduct system and design analyses and brief findings at technical reviews and safety approval meetings.
- Interpret and apply system requirements , customer specifications , and military standards related to system safety.
- Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and government customers.
- Support program safety through production, operation, demilitarization, and disposal phases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
