Systems Safety Engineer Autonomous Maritime Platforms

Responsibilities for this Position

Systems Safety Engineer Autonomous Maritime Platforms

ID: 2026-73440
US-MA-Taunton
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 7/7/2026
Category: Engineering-Systems
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire . Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

The Autonomous Maritime Platforms Systems Engineering team is looking for a systems safety engineer to join our cross functional team responsible for the development, implementation, and testing of advanced autonomous systems. As part of this role, you will be the safety lead for at least one if not more than one program responsible for a variety of safety related features including hazard analysis, risk management, systems safety planning and documentation, design reviews, engineering support, standards & regulatory compliance, and V&V of safety requirements.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

• Experience in conducting thorough risk assessments and safety analyses for weapons systems and operations.
• Experience in performing and participating in safety audits, test events, and evaluations to identify potential hazards and mitigation, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborating with engineering development teams and industry partners to design and implement safety systems and controls into the systems we deploy.
• Strong background in the Undersea Domain and Systems engineer process, concepts, and principles
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices and tools proficiency.

What sets you apart:

• Clear understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, theories, and technical standards
• Clear understanding of requirements management and system modeling tools
• Creative thinker with ability to grasp and apply new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Our Commitment to You:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
• See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site or Hybrid/Flex.
While on-site, you will be a part of the Taunton, MA facility [

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $105,230.00 - USD $116,739.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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