System Safety Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

ASD; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a System Safety Engineer 3 in Dulles, VA for on-site work within the Space Sector. The role focuses on applying system safety processes to minimize risk and maximize mission reliability across all phases from proposal through launch.

The candidate will develop and review safety artifacts (SSPP, PHA, FHA, SHA/SSHA, FTA, SAR, MSPSP), coordinate across IPTs, and ensure compliance with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and Range Safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field from an accredited university with at least 5 years of system safety experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required at time of application.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and applying safety into system design to mitigate hazards.
• Experience developing, reviewing, updating, and approving system safety artifacts (SSPP, PHA, FHA, SHA/SSHA, FTA, SAR, MSPSP).
• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and Range Safety compliance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and verify System Safety requirements to mitigate inherent risks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate hazards in spacecraft per MIL-STD-882E.
• Prepare safety artifacts and documentation to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Cross-IPTs to adjudicate hazards and communicate safety risk.
• Support launch range safety documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare packages for program milestones and present them to stakeholders.

Skills

System Safety

Hazard Analysis

Technical Writing

Cross-functional Communication

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

SSPP

PHA

FHA

SHA/SSHA

FTA

SAR

MSPSP

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a System Safety Engineer 3 to join our Specialty Engineering department. This position is based out of Dulles, VA and will be 100% on-site. System Safety Engineering utilizes System engineering processes and tools to drive the overall system design to meet Safety requirements to minimize the risk inherent in spacecraft operations while maximizing mission reliability and success. System Safety Engineering is involved in all phases of a program life cycle, from proposal generation to launch operations. System Safety Engineering interfaces with Program Offices, Customers and Ranges to ensure that our systems meet safety requirements while providing high reliability to the customer. System Safety Engineers are expected to understand how the different components, subsystems, systems and integrated vehicle function and interact, with a focus on System Safety. The System Safety Engineering effort includes interacting as part of a multi-disciplined engineering team to develop system architecture and constituent elements for new and existing flight programs, as well as new business concepts and proposals.

Responsibilities Include

• Defining, implementing, and verifying System Safety requirements to ensure that the inherent risks are mitigated.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating hazards present in spacecraft using the processes described MIL-STD-882E..
• Preparing safety artifacts such as a System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA/SSHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Analysis, Software Safety Analysis, and Missile System Pre-Launch Safety Package (MSPSP) in support of customer requirements.
• Coordinating with Cross-IPT’s to support hazard and safety requirement adjudication and communicating safety risk to the appropriate levels.
• Aiding in the preparation, review, and acceptance of launch range safety documentation in accordance with AFSPCMAN 91-710.
• Preparing packages in support of program milestone design reviews such as SRR, PDR, and CDR and presenting this to internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of system safety experience.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required at time of application.
• Understanding of and experience with MIL-STD-882E to analyze, recommend, and drive safety into system design, equipment and procedures in order to mitigate or eliminate hazards.
• Experience with developing, reviewing, updating, and approving system safety artifacts and system safety requirements such as System Safety Program Plan (SSPP), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA/SSHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Safety Assessment Report (SAR), Software Safety Analysis, and the Missile System Pre-launch Safety Package (MSPSP).
• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and Range Safety compliance.
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate (verbal and written) with internal and external customers.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• General understanding of spacecraft design and operation.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of launch operations
• Experience with developing safety analyses supporting on-orbit operations
• Knowledge of NASA safety standards such as NASA-STD-8719.24
• Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910)

This position is intended to be contracted to hire. While this is our intent, this is not a promise to hire by Northrop Grumman.