Global Systems Safety Engineer - Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Systems Safety Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves enforcing system safety principles and collaborating with agile teams to enhance missile defense technologies. You will work in a dynamic environment, interfacing with key customers and ensuring compliance with safety requirements. With a focus on professional growth, the company offers competitive pay and flexible schedules, making it an ideal place for dedicated professionals passionate about defense technologies. Join a team that values innovation and supports your career development.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Experience in developing System Safety Program Plans.
• Knowledge of DOD system safety documents and standards.

Responsibilities

• Enforce system safety principles and review engineering materials.
• Support requirements engineers in developing system requirements.

Skills

System Engineering

Safety Critical Requirements Analysis

Earned Value Management

Software Code Review (Java, C++)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Requirements Databases

Hazard Tracking Systems

Job description

Global Systems Safety Engineer - Secret Clearance

Description:
What We’re Doing
Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.

The Work
The candidate will be responsible for enforcing system safety principles, reviewing engineering materials, and developing and delivering contractual work products. Other responsibilities include supporting the requirements engineers in the development of system requirements, analyzing and identifying safety critical requirements, and maintaining the requirements database to ensure safety critical requirements are appropriately maintained and applied in the baseline. Further, the safety engineer will regularly interface with development teams to review safety critical code and ensure software fulfills the intended safety requirements and design. The safety engineer will be heavily integrated in the I&T process and in the execution of Detailed Test and Analysis Procedures (DTAPS), determining the appropriate test approach and test environment to satisfy the requirements, observing runs, and reviewing objective evidence (OE) of runs completed.

Please Note:
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
The role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.

Who We Are
As leaders of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin partners with industry leaders to develop and field the backbone of America’s missile defense. Our national team supports the design, development, testing, integration, and fielding of hardware and software elements essential for the effective operation of the Missile Defense System (MDS). You will have opportunities to interface directly with key customers, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Who You Are
You are a dedicated professional with a strong background in system engineering/ management and a passion for missile defense technologies. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at working under technical direction to implement innovative solutions. Your experience and understanding of Earned Value Management in a software development environment and your ability to engage with agile teams will be essential to your success in this role.

You possess a wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions; works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives; failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources; frequent internal and external customer contacts and represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
At Lockheed Martin, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your healthy, fulfilling life both at and outside of work.
Basic Qualifications:
-An Active Final Secret Clearance
-Development of System Safety Program Plans IAW contractual requirements and applicable military standards by which program engineering implements to achieve compliance
- Experience drafting and coordinating contractual deliverables
- Development of various system safety reports and plans by which system and software analysis are documented and materials are managed (i.e., Safety Assessment Report (SAR), System Safety Risk Assessment (SSRA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Hazard Tracking System (HTS), System Safety Management Plan (SSMP), Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP)
- Experience in an environment supporting DOD contracts and Government counterparts
- Intricate knowledge of DOD or MDA system safety documents such as MDA-QS-001 Mission Assurance Provisions Rev C, MIL-STD-882E, etc.
- Ability to develop and present highly technical briefings to management, peers, and external customers
- Understanding of hardware and software verification testing at various levels of rigor and testing environments
- Experience supporting architectural reviews and ensuring requirements meet system safety architectural use cases
- Experience working closely with a requirements team to derive system requirements, analyze and identify safety critical requirements, and update and maintain the baseline using requirements databases
Desired Skills:
-Familiarity reviewing software code (i.e., Java, C++) and applying requirements to development stages
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First

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