Junior Systems Safety Engineer

SAIC; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer in Middletown, RI to perform comprehensive safety analyses, identify hazards, and recommend mitigations to reduce mishap risk. The role involves collaboration with government personnel, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The successful candidate will apply quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methods across hardware, software, and system interfaces, and review system requirements to prevent hazardous conditions. A background in MBSE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field; zero or more years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain SECRET clearance (SAIC sponsorship available).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and system safety principles.
• Experience reviewing safety assessments of hardware/software/waivers/exemption requests.
• Familiarity with reviewing System Requirements to identify hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques to safety analyses per MIL-STD-882E and guidance.
• Analyze hardware, software, firmware, and interfaces to identify hazards affecting personnel, equipment, and environment; include fault tree and FMEA techniques.
• Review System Requirements to identify hazards and recommend design changes with program staff.
• Perform operational analyses to identify deficiencies in procedures, handling, stowage, or logistics.
• Review ESOH-related data and safety plans; prepare risk and safety assessment reports.
• Prepare or update risk and safety assessment reports and presentation materials for formal submission.
• Conduct or review safety assessments of new/updated hardware/software, waivers, and exemptions.

Skills

Risk analysis

Safety principles

Model-based systems engineering

System safety integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or technical field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer at our office in Middletown, RI.

A successful candidate will work as part of a team analyzing a system to identify hazards, categorize risk, and recommend mitigations to reduce the risk of mishap occurrence. Candidates will collaborate with internal team, government personnel, and subcontractors.

Job Duties:

• Utilizing quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques to perform safety analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and other guidance.

• Analysis of hardware, software, firmware, and system interfaces to identify hazards to personnel, equipment, and the environment, to include supplemental analysis techniques such as fault tree analyses, failure modes and hazardous effects analyses, and sneak circuit analyses.

• Review System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations to system design in collaboration with program staff.

• Performing operational analyses and studies to identify potential deficiencies in operating procedures, handling procedures, stowage or other logistics phases.

• Reviewing and analyzing system safety management and program plans, safety analyses, accident and incident data, mishap investigation reports, safety test plans and results, and other ESOH related data.

• Preparing or updating risk assessment reports, safety assessment reports, and presentation materials for formal submission.

• Conducting or reviewing safety assessment of new, updated, and/or modified hardware and software, waivers, and exemption requests.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in engineering or a technical-related field and zero (0) or more years experience.

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain SECRET level clearance. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance.

• Familiarity in the use and application of technical standards and system safety principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

• Familiarity conducting and/or reviewing safety assessment of hardware, software, waivers, and exception requests.

• Familiarity reviewing System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions to make recommendations as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Basic understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), particularly using Cameo Systems Modeler, or a willingness to learn; formal training and mentorship will be provided for the right candidate.

• Basic understanding of or exposure to Systems Engineering principles and practices, or a demonstrated willingness to develop that knowledge in a hands-on professional environment.

• Basic familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), or an eagerness to learn and apply these standards under the guidance of experienced safety professionals.

• Experience supporting Navy, Army, or Air Force acquisition programs.

• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in a systems engineering or safety-related discipline is a plus.

Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability