Mid-Level or Senior System Safety Engineer

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Defense, Space & Security's (BDS) Vertical Lift Mission Assurance Organization seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to join our System Safety Engineering Team in Ridley Park, PA supporting the Cargo, Utility, and Tiltrotor Programs. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level (Level 3) or Senior (Level 4) System Safety Engineers. The Cargo, Utility, and Tiltrotor Programs is looking for a Senior System Safety Engineer that can assess hazards across a broad range of Subsystems including Airframes, Electrical, Mechanical and Software. The ideal candidate will have System Safety experience, rotorcraft safety experience (ARP 4761 and MIL STD 882E), and/or H-47, MH-139, and V-22 platform knowledge. Military and maritime experience is a plus along with strong technical writing and communication skills. At Boeing, Safety is at the core of everything we do. As a Senior System Safety Engineer, you will work across the entire program lifecycle, from conceptual development into design and test, production, and sustainment of fielded aircraft for both USG and International customers. We are looking for candidates that can ask tough questions, challenge conventional thinking, and identify potential hazards to our aircraft and crew. You'll have the opportunity to interface with all levels of Engineering and Program Management as well as our customers. Primary responsibilities Provides engineering leadership to multiple teams to ensure thoughtful strategic planning, development of objective statements of work, scheduling of work and estimating Evaluate customer specifications and regulations, and assess the design to develop safety requirements, constraints, and operating limits Develop System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs) Perform a variety of hazard analyses across the full product life cycle, such as Aircraft and System Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA), Aircraft and System Preliminary System Safety Analyses (PSSA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), Zonal Analysis, Particular Risk Analysis (PRA), Operational Health Hazard Analysis (OHHA), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR), System Safety Risk Assessments (SSRA) and Fault Tree Analyses (FTA) Review engineering design specifications, test and manufacturing operations, change proposals, anomaly reports, and deviation/waiver requests for potential safety impacts Collaborate with government, customer and program domain experts Prepare presentations, analyses, and reports for government/customer safety boards, program design reviews, and test/mission readiness reviews Develop proposals, work statements, and specifications affecting system safety engineering scope and budget Deliver oral and written system safety and risk presentations to peers, program management, senior leadership, customers, and regulatory agencies Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience) Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship 2+ years of experience in systems, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering 3+ years of experience working across organizations and cross-functional groups to ensure project coordination, implementation and completion Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience) Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience Experience with Rotorcraft systems Experience with SAE Standard ARP4754A, RTCA DO-178 or DO-254 Drug Free Workplace Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Pay & Benefits At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range Mid-Level (Level 3): $114,750 - $155,250 Senior (Level 4): $141,100 - $190,900 Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 11, 2026 Export Control Requirements This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. Export Control Details US based job, US Person required Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required Relocation Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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