Systems Engineer - Staff System Safety Engineer

Description Lockheed Martin Space has an opportunity for an experienced System Safety Engineer at the Valley Forge, PA facility. As a System Safety Engineer you will use your Systems Engineering Knowledge and System Safety Expertise to analyze hardware and software, establish and maintain system safety requirements in support of mission results, and support the Systems Engineering team throughout the lifecycle of the system. You will support detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies, and the translation of customer requirements into hardware and software requirements. You will support Systems Engineering during System Integration and the verification/validation of system requirements. Responsibilities Develop and/or update Preliminary Hazard List (PHL), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs), System Hazard Analyses (SHA), and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) Prepare presentations and participate in Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and various working groups and safety review meetings Develop and/or update System Safety documents to support Customer, Range Safety, and contractual requirements Review and provide input to test procedures for adherence to System Safety requirements Coordinate with test range safety teams and writing range safety reports to support testing Development and maintenance of a Hazard Tracking System (HTS) used to document real and potential hazards, their assessments, and their respective mitigation's Basic Qualifications Experience using System Safety Standards Experience with the development, documentation, and verification of system requirements. Expertise in the application of System Safety design and operations safety principles to include experience with hazard identification, analysis, risk mitigation and/or associated deliverable documentation. Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance, therefore U.S. Citizenship is required. Desired Skills Secret security clearance (or above) Experience using MIL-STD-882E and AFSPCMAN 91-710, or other relevant industry and/or range safety standards Experience defining safety requirements, influencing design to integrate safety requirements, and verifying safety requirements. Software system safety experience Experience participating in System Safety Working Groups Experience with Strategic Missile Defense/Strategic Re-Entry Programs Familiarity with MBSE Familiarity with DOORs Effective communication skills with the ability to engage and interact in group meeting/working environments with team members, development organizations and customers. Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Benefits Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards and Recognition This position is contingent on program award, expected in 3Q 2026. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret Work Schedules: 9x80 every other Friday off Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time Key Facts Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin