System Safety Engineer Sr

System Safety Engineer Sr | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Senior System Safety Engineer (SSE) for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Advanced Programs team. Our team safeguards every product we deliver to customers, ensuring that the warfighter is protected through rigorous safety engineering and compliance. What You Will Be Doing As the Senior System Safety Engineer you will own the development, execution, and continual improvement of system safety programs across multiple missile and fire control programs. You'll work independently and partner with engineers, software developers, trainers, and customers to embed safety into every design decision. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing hazard analyses, safety assessments, and risk based mitigation strategies for hardware, software, training, and procedures.
• Defining and applying safety criteria, ensuring they are reflected in system architecture, specifications, and test plans.
• Preparing clear technical presentations, reports, and safety documentation for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Leading System Safety Working Group meetings, driving consensus, and tracking action items.
• Reviewing design changes, configuration updates, and specification revisions for potential safety impacts and recommending corrective actions.
• Participating in accident/incident investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing lessons learned across the program line.
• Maintaining compliance with government and industry safety standards (e.g., MIL STD 882, ARP 4761) and supporting safety certifications as needed.

Why Join Us Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.