Systems Engineer - Associate System Safety Engineer

System Safety Engineer – Valley Forge, PA Lockheed Martin Space is looking for an early‑career System Safety Engineer who will join our team in Valley Forge, PA. The role supports the systems‑engineering lifecycle with a focus on safety, risk assessment, and verification. Responsibilities Develop and 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 safety review meetings. Develop and update system‑safety documents that 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 write range‑safety reports to support testing. Maintain a Hazard Tracking System (HTS) to document hazards, assessments, and mitigation actions. Basic Qualifications Knowledge of System Safety Standards. Knowledge of the development, documentation, and verification of system requirements. Knowledge of System Safety principles, including hazard identification, analysis, risk mitigation, and deliverable documentation. Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship required. Desired Skills Secret security clearance or higher. Experience using MIL‑STD‑882E, AFSPCMAN 91‑710, or other relevant industry and/or range safety standards. Experience defining safety requirements, influencing design, and verifying safety requirements. Software system‑safety experience. Experience participating in System Safety Working Groups. Experience with Strategic Missile Defense or Strategic Re‑Entry Programs. Familiarity with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Familiarity with DOORS. Effective communication skills in group meeting and working environments with team members, development organizations, and customers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Benefits Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards and Recognition Security Clearance Top Secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory for consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr