Missile Safety Engineer

PPT Solutions, Inc; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

PPT Solutions, Inc., based in Huntsville, Alabama, is seeking a Senior Missile Safety Engineer to lead system safety across missile programs from concept through flight test, guiding hazard analyses and risk mitigation to ensure mission readiness. You will ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and DoD safety standards, mentor junior engineers, travel 15–20%, and maintain eligibility for a security clearance as a U.S.

citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 8+ years of system safety experience, preferably in missiles/defense.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E and DoD safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead system safety activities across missile development and integration.
• Perform hazard analyses (FTA, FMEA, PHA) and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and DoD safety standards.
• Develop SARs, Safety Verification Plans, and Risk Acceptance docs.
• Collaborate with design/test teams to embed safety requirements.
• Support safety release processes for test events.
• Interface with Army safety boards and Joint Weapon Safety Groups.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety incidents.
• Mentor junior safety engineers and improve safety practices.

Skills

Hazard Analysis

Safety Engineering

FTA/FMEA

MIL-STD-882E

DoD Safety Standards

Technical Writing

Security Clearance Eligibility

Travel 15-20%

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Systems/Aerospace/Mechanical Eng

Tools

FTA/FMEA Tools

Job description

Are you ready to step into the heart of cutting-edge defense technology? Join a high-impact mission supporting the U.S. Army as a Senior Missile Safety Engineer, where your expertise will shape the safety and reliability of next-generation missile systems designed to protect national security and push the boundaries of aerospace innovation.

In this pivotal role, you’ll be embedded in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment—guiding advanced missile systems from concept to combat readiness. From blueprint to battlefield, you’ll lead the charge in hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance with Department of Defense safety standards, ensuring every launch is flawless and every system battle-ready.

Description of Responsibilities for the Safety Engineer:

• Lead system safety engineering activities across all phases of missile system development and integration.
• Perform and document hazard analyses including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable DoD and Army safety standards.
• Develop and maintain Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), Safety Verification Plans, and Risk Acceptance documentation.
• Collaborate with design, test, and integration teams to embed safety requirements into system architecture and operational concepts.
• Support Safety Release processes for test events, including live-fire and flight testing.
• Interface with Army safety boards, review panels, and Joint Weapon Safety Working Groups.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for safety-related incidents or anomalies.
• Mentor junior safety engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of safety engineering practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the Safety Engineer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in system safety engineering, preferably in missile or defense systems.
• Strong working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, DoDI 5000.02/5000.88, and Army safety protocols.
• Experience with explosives safety, software safety, and environmental safety integration.
• Proficiency in safety analysis tools and techniques (e.g., FTA, FMEA, HAZOP).
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• In-Office and Telework schedule
• Must be able to travel (15-20%)
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Work Environment & Physical Demands

1. This job typically operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise level. This role
   routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and
   fax machines. This role may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time. This role may
   require lifting lightweight objects, typically used in an office environment, such as a computer laptop,
   files or copy paper.
2. For some, acknowledged at hire and in support of specified contract tasks, this role may be required to
   work outside in moderate weather conditions, stand/remain stationary for long hours, and climb in and
   out of vehicles/aircraft. The noise level in this work environment ranges from moderate to loud and may
   require protective devices such as wearing ear plugs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision,
   distance vision and the ability to differentiate between colors.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At PPT, we value our employees. You can take comfort in the fact that here you will be treated as a professional, given room to grow and compensated with a benefits package to care for you and your family. You have made the decision to do meaningful work and we believe you should be rewarded for that decision. Explore our website and learn more about what it means to be a part of PPT Solutions.

Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, basic life w/AD&D, supplemental life, short and long-term disability, EAP, FSA, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, employee referral award program and reimbursable job-related education/professional certification training.

PPT Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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