System Safety Engineer

Information Technology Engineering LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Information Technology Engineering LLC is seeking a System Safety Engineer for on‑site work in Massachusetts. The role focuses on developing and supporting safety programs for complex defense/aerospace systems, with emphasis on MIL‑STD‑882E, hazard analysis, and collaborative engineering across software, hardware, and test teams.

Onsite locations include Tewksbury, Woburn, or Marlborough. The ideal candidate will lead hazard analyses, work with government stakeholders, and present safety

Qualifications

• Strong background in hazard identification, risk mitigation, and system safety engineering practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, program, and customer teams.
• Strong communication skills, including presenting complex safety considerations.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MIL‑STD‑882E compliant System Safety Programs.
• Perform System Safety tasks including management, analysis, evaluation, and verification.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify hazards, reduce risks, and implement safety controls.
• Work with customer safety representatives to allocate safety considerations across software, hardware, and test teams.
• Partner with Program Management and government stakeholders from initiation through disposal.
• Conduct System Safety planning, hazard analyses, and design evaluations.
• Present safety findings during technical reviews and safety approval processes.
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards.
• Prepare detailed internal and customer-facing safety reports.
• Work across engineering disciplines to understand architecture and design impacts.
• Interface with Systems, Software/Firmware, Electrical, and Hardware Engineering teams.
• Lead or support System Safety Working Groups with internal teams and customer representatives.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk mitigation

System safety engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Defense/aerospace domain knowledge

Job description

• No third-party agencies will be considered. Please do not solicit our team.
• Due to the nature of the position supporting a federal or government contract, candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible to work on a W2 basis.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain Secret level clearance required

This position is onsite at one of these three locations, Tewksbury, MA, Woburn, MA, or Marlborough, MA

We’re looking for a System Safety Engineer to develop, implement, and support safety programs for complex defense and aerospace systems. This role is ideal for candidates experienced with MIL‑STD‑882E, hazard analysis, and cross-disciplinary engineering collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain MIL‑STD‑882E compliant System Safety Programs
• Perform System Safety tasks including management (100 series), analysis (200 series), evaluation (300 series), and verification (400 series)
• Collaborate with integrated product teams to identify hazards, reduce risks, and implement effective safety controls
• Work with customer safety representatives to clarify requirements and ensure safety considerations are properly allocated across software, hardware, and test teams
• Partner with Program Management and government stakeholders from program initiation through production, demilitarization, and disposal
• Conduct System Safety planning, hazard analyses, and detailed design evaluations
• Present safety findings during technical reviews and through formal safety approval processes
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards
• Prepare clear and detailed internal and customer-facing safety reports
• Work across multiple engineering disciplines to understand system architecture and design impacts
• Interface closely with Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Hardware Engineering teams
• Lead or support System Safety Working Groups with internal teams and customer representatives

What You Bring

• Strong background in hazard identification, risk mitigation, and system safety engineering practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, program, and customer teams
• Strong communication skills, including presenting complex safety considerations
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries preferred