Senior Systems Safety Engineer – AI/Autonomy

Akkodis; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 243,560,000 - 343,849,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to lead safety engineering across a portfolio of advanced defense and autonomous systems. This is a highly visible technical leadership role responsible for shaping safety strategy, influencing system architecture, and ensuring the safe design and operation of complex platforms spanning air, maritime, ground, space, and counter-UAS domains.

This position is ideal for candidates who have deep expertise in System Safety Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of Systems Safety Engineering experience.
• Experience with safety-critical hardware and/or software systems.
• Expert knowledge of MIL-STD-882E.

Responsibilities

• Lead system safety activities across multiple complex programs and product lines.
• Establish and implement system safety frameworks, processes, and best practices.
• Perform hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive design-for-safety principles early in system development.
• Conduct and lead FHA, FTA, SCFTA, FMECA and hazard tracking.
• Develop safety cases and supporting evidence for advanced autonomous systems.
• Support customer reviews, regulatory engagements, and military safety assessments.
• Present safety strategy, findings, and recommendations to technical leadership.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Hazard analysis

Safety-focused leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to lead safety engineering across a portfolio of advanced defense and autonomous systems. This is a highly visible technical leadership role responsible for shaping safety strategy, influencing system architecture, and ensuring the safe design and operation of complex platforms spanning air, maritime, ground, space, and counter-UAS domains.

This position is ideal for candidates who have deep expertise in System Safety Engineering,