Safety Systems Engineer II

Leonardo DRS; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Safety Engineer to lead assigned system safety engineering activities and deliver work products on time and to spec.

You will develop hazard analyses, perform risk assessments, maintain hazard tracking, and contribute to safety program documents and customer-facing artifacts. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DOD clearance are required. 9/80 schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field and at least 2 years of experience.
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned system safety engineering activities and complete work products on time and to required quality.
• Develop and update safety program documents, analyses, and hazard tracking artifacts.
• Perform hazard identification, hazard analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation tracking activities under program direction.
• Maintain hazard records, hazard tracking systems, and traceability from hazard through mitigation and closure evidence.
• Support preparation of safety assessments, review materials, ESOH content, and related customer-facing artifacts.
• Support hazardous materials, prohibited materials, and compliance reporting activities as required.
• Coordinate with systems, hardware, software, test, manufacturing, program teams, subcontractors, and customers to obtain inputs and resolve assigned safety actions.
• Provide status, schedule, and technical reporting for assigned safety tasks.
• May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.
• Identify safety requirements and perform hazard identification, hazard analyses, and risk assessments to define and verify mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate safety issue resolution with Integrated Product Teams and support safety reviews and customer/subcontractor flow-down activities.

Skills

System safety engineering

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Hazard tracking

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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Location:

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

The Electro Optical InfraredSystems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborneplatforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Summary

Responsible for assigned system safety engineering activities and completion of work products on time and to technical requirements. Develops, analyzes, documents, and supports safety work products, hazard analyses, and hazard tracking activities in support of products, systems, and subsystems.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned system safety engineering activities and complete work products on time and to required quality.
• Develop and update safety program documents, analyses, and hazard tracking artifacts.
• Perform hazard identification, hazard analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation tracking activities under program direction.
• Maintain hazard records, hazard tracking systems, and traceability from hazard through mitigation and closure evidence.
• Support preparation of safety assessments, review materials, ESOH content, and related customer-facing artifacts.
• Support hazardous materials, prohibited materials, and compliance reporting activities as required.
• Coordinate with systems, hardware, software, test, manufacturing, program teams, subcontractors, and customers to obtain inputs and resolve assigned safety actions.
• Provide status, schedule, and technical reporting for assigned safety tasks.
• May provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
• Attend appropriate engineering, customer, or business meetings.

Safety Systems

• Plan, execute, and document system safety engineering activities across the product lifecycle.
• Identify safety requirements and perform hazard identification, hazard analyses, and risk assessments to define and verify mitigation strategies.
• Implement and maintain hazard tracking, including traceability from hazard to mitigation, verification, and risk acceptance.
• Coordinate safety issue resolution with Integrated Product Teams and support safety reviews and customer/subcontractor flow-down activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Competent technical expertise and application domain knowledge
• Ability to work independently

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.