Principal System Safety Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal System Safety Engineer for its Palmdale, CA site. The role focuses on applying system safety engineering per MIL-STD-882, developing safety requirements, and collaborating with design teams to mitigate hazards.

The position requires active US Secret clearance and experience in hazard analyses, software safety, and system/software architecture. Travel is limited and flexible work patterns may apply.

Qualifications

• BS in STEM and 2+ years of experience for Engineer level or MS in STEM with 3+ years for Senior roles.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882 and hazard analyses.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Applies MIL-STD-882 safety engineering principles to aerospace systems.
• Develops safety requirements for hardware/software and interfaces.
• Reviews architectural artifacts to ensure system safety objectives are met.
• Performs hazard analyses and evaluates hazard mitigation.
• Communicates with leadership and customers; supports non-standard hours as needed.

Skills

System Safety

Hazard Analyses

Safety Engineering

AGILE Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor in STEM

Master in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

CPLM

Windchill

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal System Safety Engineer for its Palmdale, CA site. The role focuses on applying system safety engineering per MIL-STD-882, developing safety requirements, and collaborating with design teams to mitigate hazards.

The position requires active US Secret clearance and experience in hazard analyses, software safety, and system/software architecture. Travel is limited and flexible work patterns may apply.