System Safety Engineer

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense systems is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join their Environmental Health and Safety Team. The role involves reviewing safety requirements, developing safety documents, and participating in accident investigations. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical systems and contribute to national security efforts.

Benefits

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of System Safety experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Develops solutions to complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Reviews product systems and establishes safety requirements.
• Develops safety documents for customer and operational requirements.
• Participates in accident investigations.

Skills

System Safety fundamentals

Verbal skills

Written skills

Education

Bachelor’s of science degree in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job #: R-00158777
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Category: Safety
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Remote
Clearance: None
External Referral Program : Ineligible
Sector: Defense Systems

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our team Environmental Health and Safety Team!

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here !

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities.

• Reviews product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems
• Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test, operational, or range requirements
• Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions
• Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of the System Safety program
• Performs minimal safety program management tasks including progress reports and tracking schedules
• Ancillary duties may include tasks associated with environmental safety and health, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, human factors, reliability engineering, explosive safety, directed energy (laser) safety, and/or test range safety

Basic Qualifications.

• Requires a Bachelor’s of science degree in a technical field
• Knowledge of System Safety fundamentals
• Minimum of 8 years of System Safety experience
• Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines
• Works to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Good verbal and written skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Able to work with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications.

• Familiar with 29 CFR 1910 and MIL-STD-882
• Ability to prepare high level technical reviews and presentations
• Prior related experience with Government or Military programs
• Experience in Risk Management
• Familiarity with Reliability Engineering
• Familiarity with Software Hazard Analyses
• Demonstrable experience working with testing services suppliers in the commercial and DOD/Military
• Familiarity with Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards and programs.
• Chain will be responsible for full life cycle (“cradle to grave”) subcontract management and materials management within the operations. This role will manage and lead a diverse team of procurement leaders & professionals and requires deep management and leadership knowledge cross multiple business areas.

Original Posting:

May 6, 2025

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos’ Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join our team Environmental Health and Safety Team!

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here !

Are you ready to make an impact? Share your resume with us today!

Primary Responsibilities.

• Reviews product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems
• Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test, operational, or range requirements
• Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions
• Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of the System Safety program
• Performs minimal safety program management tasks including progress reports and tracking schedules
• Ancillary duties may include tasks associated with environmental safety and health, hazardous materials, industrial hygiene, human factors, reliability engineering, explosive safety, directed energy (laser) safety, and/or test range safety

Basic Qualifications.

• Requires a Bachelor’s of science degree in a technical field
• Knowledge of System Safety fundamentals
• Minimum of 8 years of System Safety experience
• Develops solutions to complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines
• Works to achieve key project/program objectives and deliverables.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
• Good verbal and written skills
• Familiar with Microsoft Office
• Able to work with limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications.

• Familiar with 29 CFR 1910 and MIL-STD-882
• Ability to prepare high level technical reviews and presentations
• Prior related experience with Government or Military programs
• Experience in Risk Management
• Familiarity with Reliability Engineering
• Familiarity with Software Hazard Analyses
• Demonstrable experience working with testing services suppliers in the commercial and DOD/Military
• Familiarity with Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards and programs.
• Chain will be responsible for full life cycle (“cradle to grave”) subcontract management and materials management within the operations. This role will manage and lead a diverse team of procurement leaders & professionals and requires deep management and leadership knowledge cross multiple business areas.

Original Posting:

May 6, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [emailprotected] .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [emailprotected] .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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