Senior System Safety Engineer - Hypersonics Defense

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 131.000 - 237.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Leidos Defense is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to join a matrixed team supporting a hypersonics development program. You will lead safety analyses, coordinate across IPTs, and deliver hazard tracking and mitigation artifacts per MIL-STD-882E.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong customer interaction, and leadership opportunities within a critical defense program in Huntsville. Candidates with related safety, SE, and risk-management experience are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent degree from an ABET-accredited university with 12+ years of experience or an MS with 10+ years.
• Demonstrated familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and its application to system safety programs.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines for complex defense systems.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
• Possess a secret clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the prime contractor system safety working group and coordinate with the customer and IPTs.
• Develop hazard tracking, mitigation, and regular reporting deliverables.
• Ensure system safety compliance and verify customer needs are met across multiple efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive risk assessment activities (PHA, FHA, SHA, SSA, etc.).
• Coordinate with safety, SE, and program teams to estimate engineering effort (hours).

Conocimientos

System Safety

MIL-STD-882E

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Secret clearance

Team leadership

Educación

ABET-accredited engineering degree 12+ years or MS 10+ years

Herramientas

Hazard tracking systems

Model-based systems engineering

Requirement databases

JAMA

CAMEO

JIRA

Descripción del empleo

Leidos Defense is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to join a matrixed team supporting a hypersonics development program. You will lead safety analyses, coordinate across IPTs, and deliver hazard tracking and mitigation artifacts per MIL-STD-882E.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong customer interaction, and leadership opportunities within a critical defense program in Huntsville. Candidates with related safety, SE, and risk-management experience are encouraged to apply.