System Safety Engineer II (DOD cleared)

Associates Systems LLC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Associates Systems LLC seeks a skilled engineer for an on-site role in Tucson, Arizona, supporting system safety engineering for defense products. You will implement safety programs and conduct hazard analyses to ensure compliance with military standards.

The right candidate will have experience with system safety engineering, safety compliance activities, and strong communication skills. This role offers full-time employment with various benefits, including health, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting system safety engineering, hazard analysis, or safety compliance activities.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E system safety processes.
• Ability to interpret system requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and military standards.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of MIL-STD-882E system safety programs.
• Perform system safety tasks across program management, analysis, evaluation, and verification.
• Review engineering hardware, electrical drawings, and compliance documentation.

Skills

System Safety Engineering

Hazard Analysis

MIL-STD-882E knowledge

Technical Documentation

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Job description

All Qualified candidates will be responded to in 24 hours or less
Clearance: Active Secret clearance or higher
This effort is on-Site
Employment type: Full Time - Direct
Benefits: including Health, Dental Vision, PTO, Holiday etc...

Position Summary

This onsite role supports system safety engineering activities for complex defense products at a Raytheon facility. The engineer will assist with MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, hazard analyses, safety requirements, technical reviews, and customer approval activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of MIL-STD-882E system safety programs
• Perform system safety tasks across program management, analysis, evaluation, and verification activities
• Review engineering hardware, electrical drawings, schematics, and technical data for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety compliance
• Develop and assess safety requirements, hazard controls, and administrative controls
• Review test, operational, and maintenance procedures to ensure appropriate safety controls are in place
• Work across engineering and integrated product teams to eliminate hazards or implement effective mitigations
• Support preparation of Safety Assessment Reports, Safety Program Briefs, and internal/customer safety documentation
• Present safety findings during technical reviews and safety approval activities
• Interface with customers, program offices, subcontractors, vendors, and internal engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting system safety engineering, hazard analysis, or safety compliance activities
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E system safety processes
• Ability to interpret system requirements, customer specifications, engineering drawings, and military standards
• Experience reviewing hardware, electrical, mechanical, or system-level designs for safety concerns
• Strong written communication and ability to prepare technical analysis documentation
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with System Safety Program Plans, Safety Assessment Reports, or Safety Program Briefs
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, weapon systems, or other complex hardware programs
• Experience with fault tree analysis, failure modes analysis, hazard analysis, or safety verification activities
• Experience participating in technical reviews, customer reviews, or safety approval boards
• Familiarity with test procedures, tactical operating procedures, and maintenance documentation

What Success Looks Like

• Produces clear, technically sound safety analyses and requirements
• Identifies hazards early and helps implement practical, effective controls
• Supports timely safety approvals without negatively impacting program performance
• Works effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and customer stakeholders