Senior System Safety Leader (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 139,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sentinel Safety Manager to lead safety disciplines across the Sentinel Enterprise, including System Safety, ESOH, and Emergency Response Planning. The role shapes safety requirements for complex systems, support equipment, and facilities, with a focus on cost-effective design and compliance.

The position requires a STEM degree with extensive safety experience, a US passport-style clearance at start, and the ability to obtain SAP approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in STEM and 8+ years related experience; or Master’s +6 years.
• US Citizen with active Secret security clearance at application time.
• Ability to obtain SAP approval within a reasonable period.
• Experience with large, complex systems safety standards (MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, etc.).
• Knowledge of commercial safety standards (ARP4761/ARP4754A, IEC 61508).

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design.
• Evaluate relationships between safety requirements and concept design.
• Support software safety processes (SWCI) and risk management.
• Conduct safety activities for testing, range, and explosives requirements.
• Investigate accidents and identify corrective actions.
• Interpret ESGOH/NEPA regulations and company policies.
• Assist in planning facilities to meet environmental requirements.
• Participate in Emergency Response Planning.

Skills

System safety standards

Safety engineering

Security clearance process

Hazard analysis

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master's degree

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

DOE-STD-1189

NASA-STD-8719

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sentinel Safety Manager to lead safety disciplines across the Sentinel Enterprise, including System Safety, ESOH, and Emergency Response Planning. The role shapes safety requirements for complex systems, support equipment, and facilities, with a focus on cost-effective design and compliance.

The position requires a STEM degree with extensive safety experience, a US passport-style clearance at start, and the ability to obtain SAP approval.