Senior System Safety Engineer - Onsite Tucson (Defense)

System Safety; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions seeks a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead safety programs across the full product lifecycle for defense systems. You will perform MIL-STD-882E analyses, identify hazards, and develop safety documentation with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with governmentSafety Review Boards, customers, and engineering groups to ensure risk controls and compliance. A US citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field required.
• Experience leading or supporting System Safety Programs for complex engineered systems.
• Experience performing system safety analyses using MIL-STD-882E or equivalent safety standards.
• Experience conducting hazard analyses and developing system safety documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements, military standards, and technical specifications.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more system safety programs supporting defense products throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Perform system safety analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882E or customer-approved equivalent standards.
• Identify hazards, assess risk, and recommend mitigation strategies to ensure safe system design.
• Develop and maintain system safety documentation, including hazard analyses, safety assessments, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to eliminate hazards or implement effective risk controls throughout system development.
• Coordinate with customer safety representatives and government Safety Review Boards to obtain required safety approvals.
• Support programs from concept development through production, sustainment, and product disposal.
• Interpret customer requirements, military standards, and system specifications to ensure safety compliance.
• Present system safety analyses and program status during technical reviews and customer meetings.
• Partner with systems, software, hardware, manufacturing, and program management teams to understand product architecture and ensure safety is integrated into system design.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or another STEM-related discipline

Tools

MBSE

Job description

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions seeks a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead safety programs across the full product lifecycle for defense systems. You will perform MIL-STD-882E analyses, identify hazards, and develop safety documentation with cross-functional teams.

You will collaborate with governmentSafety Review Boards, customers, and engineering groups to ensure risk controls and compliance. A US citizenship and clearance eligibility are required.