Staff Systems Safety Engineer

Insight Global; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is recruiting for a Staff Systems Safety Engineer to lead safety efforts for High Energy Laser weapon systems and beam control through the lifecycle. You will develop programs, perform hazard analyses, and manage risk with close collaboration across systems, software, electrical, mechanical, and test teams. The role supports DoD program reviews, audits, and continuous process improvement.

A U.S. DoD security clearance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of system safety engineering, systems engineering, or related experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical systems.
• Experience conducting hazard analyses (PHA, SSHA, SHA, OSHA, HHA) and developing risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience with hazard tracking systems, safety documentation, verification, and requirements traceability.

Responsibilities

• Lead system safety efforts for HE L weapon systems and beam control systems across the product lifecycle.
• Develop and execute system safety programs; perform hazard analyses and manage risk assessments and hazard tracking.
• Support DoD program reviews, customer audits, safety working groups, and continuous improvement of system safety processes across multiple programs.

Skills

System safety engineering

MIL-STD-882E

Hazard analyses

Risk mitigation strategies

Safety documentation

Requirements traceability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Systems Engineering/Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace/CS

Tools

Hazard tracking systems

FMEA/FMECA

FTA

STPA

ANSI Z136 laser safety standards

Job description

Job Description

A defense company in the directed energy systems space is looking to hire a Staff Systems Safety Engineer. This individual will lead system safety efforts for High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems and beam control systems throughout the product lifecycle. They will develop and execute system safety programs, perform hazard analyses, manage risk assessments and hazard tracking, create safety documentation, and ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and customer requirements. The role will partner closely with systems, software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, and test engineering teams to integrate safety into system architecture, design, verification, testing, and operational planning. They will also support DoD program reviews, customer audits, safety working groups, and continuous improvement of system safety processes across multiple development programs. This is a Direct Hire position located onsite in Longmont, CO with a salary range of $125,000-$175,000 depending on experience. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance, with preference given to those holding an active clearance.

Skills and Requirements

3+ years of system safety engineering, systems engineering, or related experience in aerospace, defense, or complex technical systems Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and system safety engineering principles Experience conducting hazard analyses (PHA, SSHA, SHA, O&SHA, HHA) and developing risk mitigation strategies Experience with hazard tracking systems, safety documentation, verification, and requirements traceability Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; eligible for a U.S. DoD Security Clearance Experience supporting DoD programs as a System Safety Engineer Experience with weapon systems, directed energy/laser systems, or aerospace defense platformsExperience with advanced safety analysis methodologies (FMEA/FMECA, FTA, STPA, CCA) and ANSI Z136 laser safety standards

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].