Senior System Safety Engineer: Risk-Focused Defense Systems

Next Matter; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock incentives

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks paid time off

Job summary

A defense technology firm is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer in Torrance, California. In this role, you will lead a tailored System Safety Program for advanced weapon systems, ensuring effective risk management and safety integration into design and development. Candidates should have significant experience with MIL-STD-882E, effective communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex engineering processes. The position provides opportunities for engaging with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining high safety standards while supporting critical defense projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in system safety engineering.
• Experience performing system and software safety analyses.
• Ability to assess and communicate technical safety risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead tailored System Safety Program across weapon systems.
• Identify and mitigate hazards across weapon systems.
• Support ground test and flight test operations with safety assessments.

Skills

Experience applying MIL-STD-882E

Safety risk communication

System safety analysis

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or software discipline

Job description

A defense technology firm is seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer in Torrance, California. In this role, you will lead a tailored System Safety Program for advanced weapon systems, ensuring effective risk management and safety integration into design and development. Candidates should have significant experience with MIL-STD-882E, effective communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex engineering processes. The position provides opportunities for engaging with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining high safety standards while supporting critical defense projects.