System Safety Engineer

System Safety Engineer

The System Safety Engineer will support the Engineering and Product Development team to ensure products are safe and meet all mission performance, environmental, and customer requirements. This role involves leading System Safety across multiple concurrent programs, setting strategy, and resolving technical conflicts. Additional responsibilities include architecting System Safety program plans aligned with applicable standards and influencing system architecture and design trades from concept through deployment to drive Design for Safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead System Safety efforts across multiple concurrent programs.
• Set strategy and resolve technical conflicts.
• Architect System Safety program plans aligned with relevant standards.
• Influence system architecture and design trades from concept through deployment.
• Drive Design for Safety outcomes.

Essential Skills

• 12+ years of experience as a System Safety Engineer or in a similar role.
• Experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in defense sectors such as weapon systems, aircraft, UAS, maritime, space, or rotorcraft.
• Knowledge of relevant safety standards, including the specified safety standard.
• Proficiency in safety analysis techniques such as FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA.
• US Citizenship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in hardware and software development within the defense industry.
• Familiarity with military and ISO standards.

Work Environment

The position involves working with a team of 15-20 Safety System Engineers across 3-4 locations. The environment fosters collaboration and offers the opportunity to lead System Safety efforts across multiple engineering teams and programs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $92.00 - $122.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.