Senior System Safety Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company located in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a System Safety Senior Specialist. This role involves ensuring products are safe and reliable by working within a Supportability Team on System Safety tasks. Candidates should possess extensive experience in safety engineering, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years in a relevant field is required, with a preference for candidates with aerospace or defense industry experience.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Security clearance opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with System Safety standards like MIL-STD-882.

Responsibilities

• Work on System Safety tasks within the Specialty Engineering group.
• Review and challenge supplier analysis and vendor documentation.
• Perform various safety-related analysis activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent verbal and written communication

Understanding of System Safety standards

Curiosity in how systems work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

6 years of relevant experience

Tools

FMECA

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)

Job description

A leading defense technology company located in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a System Safety Senior Specialist. This role involves ensuring products are safe and reliable by working within a Supportability Team on System Safety tasks. Candidates should possess extensive experience in safety engineering, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years in a relevant field is required, with a preference for candidates with aerospace or defense industry experience.