Senior System Safety Engineer – Hypersonics Defense Lead

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to join a matrixed team supporting a hypersonics development program near Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes system safety, hazard analysis, and compliance with MIL-STD-882E while coordinating with IPTs and customer interfaces.

The position requires an ABET-accredited degree with 12+ years (or MS with 10+ years) and a Secret clearance. Relocation to North Alabama is preferred for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree with 12+ years of experience or MS with 10+ years.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and its application to system safety programs.
• Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to Huntsville/North Alabama, AL area.
• Possess a secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support hypersonics development program safety artifacts including hazard tracking and mitigation.
• Lead the prime contractor system safety working group and coordinate with IPTs and customers.
• Ensure system safety compliance and verification of customer needs across multiple efforts.

Skills

System Safety

MIL-STD-882

Cross-disciplinary

Team leadership

Hazard analysis

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

Hazard tracking systems

Model-based systems engineering

JAMA

CAMEO

JIRA

Job description

Leidos Defense is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to join a matrixed team supporting a hypersonics development program near Huntsville, AL. The role emphasizes system safety, hazard analysis, and compliance with MIL-STD-882E while coordinating with IPTs and customer interfaces.

The position requires an ABET-accredited degree with 12+ years (or MS with 10+ years) and a Secret clearance. Relocation to North Alabama is preferred for the right candidate.