System Safety Engineer 2

Actalent; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 128,943,000 - 200,579,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a System Safety Engineer 2 to support aerospace and defense programs. The role focuses on hazard identification, risk assessment, and embedding safety and human systems integration throughout the system lifecycle.

You will develop safety analyses, prepare technical reports, and present findings to stakeholders to help deliver mission-ready solutions within contract commitments. Collaborative IPT environment and emphasis on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires a U.S. government issued clearance and citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM disciplines required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with risk assessment concepts and hazard analysis.
• Experience creating technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Execute system safety strategy across programs ensuring integration of safety and HSI features.
• Develop and maintain safety analyses, reports, and artifacts on schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional IPTs and program leadership to address safety hazards and mitigations.
• Communicate safety requirements and risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship

Bachelor's degree in STEM

2+ years experience

Hazard analysis

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

MIL-STD-882

Test equipment

Job description

Job Title: System Safety Engineer 2

Job Description

The System Safety Engineer 2 plays a key role in executing the safety strategy for complex aerospace and defense programs, ensuring system safety and human systems integration (HSI) features are fully integrated into products. This role focuses on identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing solutions that protect people, hardware, and the environment, while supporting program milestones and contractual commitments. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams and program leadership to embed safety into every phase of the system lifecycle and contribute to reliable, secure, and mission-ready solutions.

Responsibilities

• Execute the safety strategy for the assigned program to ensure all milestones are met and system safety and HSI features are integrated into the product in compliance with contract requirements and awarded funding.
• Support the development and maintenance of the program schedule by integrating system safety tasks and activities into the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Engage with the Lead System Safety Engineer and Portfolio Engineering Lead to obtain guidance on technical execution, review safety artifacts, and participate in customer reviews.
• Participate in multi-Integrated Product Team (IPT) program meetings to ensure system safety considerations are addressed and to stay informed about program-wide issues affecting safety.
• Ensure program leadership clearly understands system safety requirements, identified hazards, associated risks, and planned mitigation strategies.
• Meet internal and external commitments by delivering high-quality safety analyses, reports, and other required artifacts on time.
• Own technical safety solutions and collaborate across IPTs to develop and implement approaches that support successful product development and testing.
• Perform risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential safety issues and recommend appropriate mitigations.
• Create clear, concise technical reports, safety documentation, and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support the integration of safety into all phases of the system lifecycle to enhance reliability and protect end users, equipment, and the environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience with risk assessment concepts and methodologies.
• Experience creating technical reports, performing technical writing, and/or developing technical presentations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify hazards and assess associated risks.
• Effective communication skills to explain safety requirements, hazards, and mitigations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Active or transferable Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
• Experience with test equipment and test equipment safety in a laboratory environment.
• Experience performing MIL-STD-882 System Safety Program tasks and analyses, including management (task series 100), analysis (task series 200), evaluation (task series 300), and verification (task series 400).
• Experience reviewing software code and requirements with a focus on safety considerations.
• Experience interfacing with other engineering functions such as Systems Engineering, Software or Firmware Engineering, and Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with human systems integration (HSI) principles and their application to complex systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Work Environment

You will work within a dedicated System Safety and Human Systems Integration (HSI) department that focuses on embedding safety into every phase of the system lifecycle. The environment is highly collaborative, involving regular interaction with systems, software, firmware, and electrical engineering teams, as well as program leadership and customer stakeholders. Work typically takes place in an office and laboratory setting using modern test equipment and engineering tools to evaluate system performance and safety. The culture emphasizes rigorous engineering principles, mission assurance, and continuous improvement, with a shared commitment to developing solutions that enhance reliability and protect people, hardware, and the environment. The organization invests in research and development, offers broad opportunities for professional growth, and encourages innovation to push the boundaries of science and technology in aerospace and defense.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Woburn, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Woburn,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.