Senior System Safety Engineer
$120,640–$131,040 year
On-siteTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead one or more system safety programs supporting defense products throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept development through production, sustainment, and disposal. Perform system safety analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E or customer-approved equivalents, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation strategies to ensure safe system design. Develop and maintain comprehensive safety documentation, including hazard analyses, safety assessments, and technical reports, while collaborating with engineering, program management, and government safety authorities to obtain required approvals. Present analyses and program status during technical reviews and customer meetings. This role is 100% onsite in Tucson, Arizona, and requires U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance.
Required Qualifications
- 100% onsite in Tucson, Arizona
- U.S. Citizenship
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM-related discipline
- Experience leading or supporting System Safety Programs for complex engineered systems
- Experience performing system safety analyses using MIL-STD-882E or equivalent safety standards
- Experience conducting hazard analyses and developing system safety documentation
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements, military standards, and technical specifications
- Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
- Experience working directly with government customers or Safety Review Boards
- Knowledge of system development lifecycles from concept through disposal
- Experience preparing technical safety reports and customer deliverables
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or digital engineering environments
- Experience integrating emerging technologies, such as automation tools, digital assistants, or generative AI, to improve engineering processes
- Active U.S. Security Clearance
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