System Safety Engineer

System Safety; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 72,700 - 149,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness benefits

Financial support options

Retirement benefits

Family support options

Job summary

System Safety is seeking a motivated System Safety Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division in Bethesda, MD. The role involves hazard identification, risk assessment, and ensuring safety throughout system lifecycles.

The selected candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and familiarity with MIL-STD-882. The position offers a competitive salary range of $72,700 - $149,200 and robust employee benefits.

Qualifications

• General familiarization with Hazard Analysis processes and tools.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 (System Safety Program Requirements).
• Experience with U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard ship design or acquisition programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support system safety analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882.
• Serve as the Database Manager for the Hazard Tracking System.
• Support the update and execution of the System Safety Management Plan.

Skills

Hazard Analysis processes

Safety tools

Engineering principles

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Safety, or related field

Tools

Hazard Tracking Systems (HTS)

Job description

The Opportunity

CaC is seeking a motivated System Safety Engineer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) and the U.S. Coast Guard Human Systems Integration Division (CG-1B3). This position is located in Bethesda, MD and supports the U.S. Coast Guard Domestic Icebreaker Program. The ideal candidate does not need to be a subject matter expert but should be familiar with hazard analysis processes, safety tools, and engineering principles. You will work to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure the safety of systems and equipment throughout their lifecycles.

Responsibilities

Hazard Analysis & Risk Management (MIL-STD-882)

• Perform and support system safety analyses in accordance with MIL-STD-882 tasks, including
• Task 101: Review hazard analyses and test documentation for validity.
• Task 106: Review contractor design artifacts and document single‑point failures.
• Task 201 & 202: Complete Preliminary Hazard Lists (PHL) and Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHA).
• Task 204 & 205: Complete Sub‑System Hazard Analyses (SSHA) and System Hazard Analyses (SHA).
• Task 207: Complete Health Hazard Analyses (HHA), including Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
• Identify hazards and implement mitigations to reduce residual mishap risk in coordination with contractor and ship design managers.

Database Management & Tracking

• Serve as the Database Manager for the System Safety component of the Hazard Tracking System (HTS).
• Enter, track, control, and document risks using the government‑provided HTS.
• Participate in tabletop reviews and testing of the HTS.

Program Support & Documentation

• Support the update and execution of the Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) System Safety Management Plan (SSMP).
• Prepare and draft written documentation, including management plans, special topic papers, and technical reports.
• Review program documentation, drawings, and analyses provided by contractors.

Collaboration & Integration

• Collaborate effectively with the Program Manager’s staff, sponsors, and Engineering Technical Authorities (TA).
• Maintain alignment with the Program’s Integrated Government Schedule (IGS) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Attend government, stakeholder, and contractor meetings regarding system safety.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify areas in ship design requiring safety improvements.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Safety, or a related technical field.
• Experience: General familiarization with Hazard Analysis processes and tools.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with MIL-STD-882 (System Safety Program Requirements).
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for drafting reports and collaborating with design teams.
• Desired:
• Experience with U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard ship design or acquisition programs.
• Experience using Hazard Tracking Systems (HTS) or similar database tools.
• Understanding of Human Systems Integration (HSI) principles.

Pay Range

The proposed salary range for this position is $72,700 - $149,200. Compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities are competitive and designed to support the well‑being of employees and their families, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, and family support options.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.