Aerospace Systems Safety Engineer

ApplyMint; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 82,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s System Safety Engineering Team in Oklahoma City is seeking a System Safety Engineer to work across the program lifecycle from concept to sustainment for both USG and international customers.

You will identify hazards, analyze risks, and develop corrective actions while collaborating with engineering and program management to ensure safety, airworthiness, and mission success throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of related work experience (Level 2) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 1+ years of experience in systems, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering.
• 1+ years of experience working across organizations and cross-functional groups to ensure project coordination, implementation and completion.

Responsibilities

• Conducts system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns and quantifies impact.
• Identifies safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety, mission success, and airworthiness requirements; incorporates into designs, operations, and procedures.
• Performs or reviews tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements.
• Creates and maintains aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes.
• Documents safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.
• Develops and maintains safety and corrective action plans.
• Assists with demonstrating safety hazard risk mitigations and control methods to the customer and regulators.
• Ensures mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Contributes to establishing global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods.

Skills

System engineering

Hazard analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

US Citizenship required

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

ARP4754A

DO-178/DO-254

MIL-STD-882 / ARP4761/4754

Job description

Job Description

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) is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our System Safety Engineering Team in Oklahoma City, OK.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate (Level 2) , Experienced (Level 3) , or Senior (Level 4) System Engineers.

At Boeing, Safety is at the core of everything we do. As a 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.

This is an opportunity to expand your skills in a fast-growing and critical discipline, where you will have the chance to lead appropriate efforts.

Primary responsibilities:

• Conducts system research and analysis to identify potential or investigate reported in-service fleet hazards, risks, and safety concerns and quantifies impact.
• Identifies safety and mission assurance issue systemic root causes and recommends corrective actions using industry best practices.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to define, validate, and integrate safety, mission success, and airworthiness requirements; incorporates into designs, operations, and procedures.
• Performs or reviews tests, analyses, inspections, audits, and simulations to verify system meets defined safety and mission assurance requirements.
• Creates and maintains aerospace safety and mission assurance tools and processes.
• Documents safety analysis, hazard mitigation, validation and verification activities in compliance with relevant customer and regulatory safety standards.
• Develops and maintains safety and corrective action plans.
• Assists with demonstrating safety hazard risk mitigations and control methods to the customer and regulators.
• Ensures mission success through execution of Mission Assurance activities throughout the program lifecycle.
• Contributes to establishing global safety advocacy strategies, training, tools, and methods.

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
• Level 2: 2+ 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
• 1+ years of experience in systems, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering
• 1+ years of experience working across organizations and cross-functional groups to ensure project coordination, implementation and completion

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):

• Level 3: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Level 4: 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with SAE Standard ARP4754A, RTCA DO-178 or DO-254
• Experience with the system safety requirements of Mil-Std-882 and SAE ARP4761/4754

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.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

• Associate (Level 2): $82,450 - $111,550
• Experienced (Level 3): $99,450 - $134,550
• Senior (Level 4): $122,400 - $165,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 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

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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. Top 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. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.