Senior System Safety Engineer – DoD/Aerospace Programs

Cornerstone Defense LLC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a System Safety Engineer in Aurora, CO, with on-site work at a Raytheon facility. The role requires an active Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and extensive system safety experience within defense domains.

Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $190,000 annually. The successful candidate will drive safety requirements, perform analyses, mentor junior engineers, and interface with customers and program offices to ensure safety across multiple large programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience or an Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years' experience.
• Experience with System Safety, System Engineering or related safety engineering in aerospace/DoD domains.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience with DoD or Aerospace programs.

Responsibilities

• Design concise, testable safety requirements or analyze existing requirements.
• Perform System Safety Program or Design analyses.
• Lead safety program improvements in large or multiple programs.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and interface with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and prepare Safety Assessment Reports and Briefs.
• Brief safety status at technical reviews and safety approvals.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

System Engineering

DoD/Aerospace experience

Clearance eligibility

STEM degree

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a System Safety Engineer in Aurora, CO, with on-site work at a Raytheon facility. The role requires an active Secret clearance, a STEM degree, and extensive system safety experience within defense domains.

Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $190,000 annually. The successful candidate will drive safety requirements, perform analyses, mentor junior engineers, and interface with customers and program offices to ensure safety across multiple large programs.