Safety Systems Manager

DCS Corp; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a capable System Safety Engineer to develop and manage safety programs across the lifecycle of advanced ground vehicle systems. You will coordinate safety activities with government and industry partners and guide engineering teams to integrate safety early in design.

Responsibilities include evaluating designs, performing risk assessments, and supporting acquisition planning with a focus on safety performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Knowledge of military ground vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Collaborative work with government, contractors, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement system safety programs across lifecycle phases from concept to disposal.
• Establish and manage System Safety Management Plans, Hazard Tracking Systems, and Safety Working Groups.
• Coordinate safety efforts with internal teams, installations, and contractors for compliance and milestones.
• Provide safety guidance to Program Managers and IPTs early in system development.
• Review hardware designs and manufacturing processes for safe, reliable performance.
• Conduct safety assessments and recommend design or procedural improvements.
• Evaluate changes and deviations for safety impacts and concurrence decisions.
• Participate in acquisition planning and system reviews focused on safety risk.
• Develop system safety risk assessments for residual hazards and changes.
• Represent safety issues in meetings, conferences, and cross-functional engagements.

Skills

System safety

Safety assessments

Hazard analysis

DoD knowledge

MIL-STD-882

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and implement integrated system safety management programs covering all lifecycle phases from concept through disposal, including requirements definition, documentation, testing, and evaluation.
• Establish and manage key safety program elements such as System Safety Management Plans, Hazard Tracking Systems, and System Safety Working Groups.
• Coordinate and oversee safety efforts across internal teams, installations, and contractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements and milestones.
• Provide technical safety guidance to Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams, ensuring safety considerations are incorporated early in system development.
• Review hardware designs, manufacturing processes, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and reliable system performance.
• Conduct safety assessments, analyze field issues, and recommend design or procedural improvements to enhance safety and usability.
• Evaluate engineering change proposals, waivers, and deviations for safety impacts, providing recommendations and concurrence decisions.
• Participate in source selection boards, acquisition planning, and system specification reviews with a focus on safety performance and risk assessment.
• Develop and communicate system safety risk assessments for residual hazards and material changes.
• Serve as a technical representative at meetings, conferences, and cross-functional engagements to address safety issues and coordinate solutions.
• Maintain communication with government agencies, contractors, and operational units to disseminate safety information and resolve technical concerns.
• Support approximately 20% travel (TDY) annually.

Required Skills:

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of military ground vehicle systems, including tracked and wheeled platforms and their subsystems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the government, contractors, and industry partners.
• Ability to analyze technical data, conduct safety evaluations, and assess risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs and safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882).
• Background in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or automotive engineering.
• Experience supporting source selection boards or acquisition planning activities.
• Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques and safety risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience working with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) or similar organizations.
• Prior experience with fielded systems, failure analysis, or accident investigation.
• Resident experience with ground combat platfoms.
• Experience supporting acquisition programs, engineering reviews, and system development processes.