Senior System Safety Engineer IV/V

Zone5Technologies; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

4 weeks of paid time off each year

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Zone 5 Technologies in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead safety activities across the product lifecycle. You will develop safety plans, conduct hazard assessments, and collaborate with customers.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Engineering with over 7 years of relevant experience, expertise in MIL-STD-882E, and strong technical writing skills. Join us in creating cutting-edge UAS technology and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent safety-critical engineering role.
• Expertise with MIL-STD-882E and military safety standards.
• Proven experience engaging with customers on System Safety Reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead system safety activities across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain System Safety Program Plan and safety architecture documentation.
• Serve as primary point of contact with customers on system safety matters.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Risk Management

Technical Writing

Data Collection and Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

JIRA

Relyence

Job description

At Zone 5 Technologies, we’re redefining what’s possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting‑edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology – solving complex challenges that matter.

We’re building the future of UAS capabilities, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you’re driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next‑generation flight systems, you belong here.

We are seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety activities across the product lifecycle. This role focuses on system safety architecture, data‑driven analysis, comprehensive documentation, and test planning for safety verification. You will engage directly with customer counterparts on System Safety Reviews and Panels including THAR (Technical Hazard Assessment Review) and NNMSB (Nuclear Navy Material and Safety Board).

Key Responsibilities

System Safety & Architecture

• Develop and maintain System Safety Program Plan and safety architecture documentation
• Lead Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and System Safety Assessments
• Identify, document, and manage hazards, risks, and mitigation measures throughout the lifecycle
• Draft System Safety Analysis Reports and maintain traceability between safety requirements, hazards, and mitigations
• Lead Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis (SCFTA) and support HAZOP/ETA activities

Data, Documentation & Test Planning

• Establish data collection and analysis frameworks for safety metrics and trending
• Develop technical documentation including safety standards, specifications, procedures, and user guides
• Create and execute test plans for safety verification and validation
• Lead development of Built‑In Test (BIT) plans and support Qualification Test Plan development
• Define test requirements, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for safety‑critical functions
• Review test data to confirm safety requirements compliance

Customer Engagement & Reviews

• Serve as primary point of contact with customers on system safety matters
• Lead and participate in THAR, NNMSB, and other customer System Safety Reviews and Panels
• Present safety analysis findings, risk postures, and mitigation strategies to customers
• Support milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR, MRR) representing system safety
• Coordinate responses to customer safety data items and deliverables

Risk Management & Process Improvement

• Lead safety corrective actions from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Host corrective action reviews and ensure lessons learned implementation
• Coordinate risk mitigation with Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Deployment Operations
• Develop and implement system safety processes and tools
• Ensure compliance with MIL‑STD‑882E and other applicable safety standards

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent safety‑critical engineering role
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics
• Expertise with MIL‑STD‑882E and military safety standards
• Experience creating and executing test plans for safety verification
• Proven experience engaging with customers on System Safety Reviews (THAR, NNMSB, or similar)
• Strong system architecture knowledge and safety requirements decomposition
• Extensive FHA, FTA, and SCFTA experience
• Failure investigation with proven corrective action implementation
• Technical writing for reports, procedures, and documentation
• Hazard/risk management and tracking to closure
• Design review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) with strong presentation skills
• Data collection, analysis, and trending for safety metrics
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field
• 10+ years progressive system safety experience
• System Safety certification (ASP, CSP, CSEP)
• DoD or Navy safety programs experience
• Quantitative FTA with probabilistic risk assessment
• FMEA/FMECA, HAZOP, and ETA experience
• Safety analysis software tools (Relyence, Windchill, PTC Integrity)
• Requirements management tools (JIRA, JAMA, Cameo, DOORS)
• Aircraft, spacecraft, or UAV systems experience
• Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain

Pay Range

Level IV: $135,000 – $165,000
Level V: $165,000 – $198,000

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• 12 annual company holidays

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E‑Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E‑Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.