System Safety Engineering

Join a world-class engineering team supporting groundbreaking spaceflight programs. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ruby Voight Are you a fit? This is a unique opportunity to join a long-term, high-impact program where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and success of complex spaceflight and mission-critical systems. If youre passionate about systems safety, risk analysis, and working alongside some of the industrys top engineering talent, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on groundbreaking aerospace initiatives. Work alongside world-class engineers and technical leaders on mission-critical projects. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and professional development opportunities. Job Details What Youll Do As the System Safety Subject Matter Expert, youll provide technical leadership in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating system risks throughout the project lifecycle. Youll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure hardware and software systems meet rigorous safety requirements for complex aerospace missions. Lead system safety analyses for complex aerospace systems. Develop and maintain safety documentation including: Preliminary Hazard Lists (PHL) Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA) Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA) System Hazard Analyses (SHA) Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, safety review boards, and test readiness reviews. Review hardware, software, and test procedures to ensure compliance with system safety requirements. Support customer, contractual, and range safety documentation. Coordinate with range safety organizations during testing activities. Maintain and update Hazard Tracking Systems (HTS) to document hazards and mitigation strategies. Support software safety initiatives as needed. Collaborate with engineering teams, program management, and customer stakeholders to drive mission success. Qualifications: Were seeking an experienced systems safety professional with a strong aerospace or defense background. Citizenship (required due to program requirements) Active Top Secret Security Clearance Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline 10+ years of system safety engineering experience supporting complex aerospace, defense, or government programs Experience performing system hazard analyses and developing comprehensive system safety documentation Experience participating in System Safety Working Groups (SSWG), WSESRB, SSSTRP, or similar safety review organizations Experience developing and communicating safety cases, including redesign recommendations and risk acceptance strategies Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS and/or CRADLE Ability to effectively communicate with customers, engineering teams, and program leadership Strong technical writing and presentation skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams Preferred Experience: Software safety analysis Spaceflight, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or mission assurance programs Experience supporting NASA, DoD, or other government aerospace customers Interested in hearing more? Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobots Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy