System Safety Engineer, SME

Bastion Technologies, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A technology company specializing in safety engineering is seeking a System Safety Engineer in Littleton, Colorado. This role involves evaluating hardware and software, developing safety hazard analyses, and participating in various safety review meetings. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering. A strong focus on safety requirements and effective communication with customers and management is essential. A competitive salary range of $220,000 to $225,000 is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in systems safety working groups.
• Experience in developing and communicating safety cases.
• Ability to interface with customer and program management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hardware and software for mission success.
• Develop and update various Safety Analysis Reports.
• Assist in development of Hazard Tracking System.

Skills

Safety requirements analysis

Hazard analysis

Requirements management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DOORS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The System Safety Engineer, Subject Matter Expert will support the space program located in Littleton/ Waterton, Colorado. This position is focused on safety requirements and safety hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hardware and software ensuring mission success.
• Develop and/or update Preliminary Hazard List (PHL), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs), System Hazard Analyses (SHA), and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR).
• Prepare presentations and participate in Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and various working groups and safety review meetings.
• Support the development and updating of System Safety documents to support Customer, Range Safety, and contractual requirements.
• Review and provide input to test procedures for adherence to System Safety requirements.
• Coordinate with test range safety teams and writing range safety reports to support testing.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a Hazard Tracking System (HTS) used to document real and potential hazards and their mitigation strategy for the program.
• This position will help support some IRAD/Capture Activities.
• This position has potential to support various software safety activities.
• Be a vocal safety leader and provide feedback and status to customers/program on safety status.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires US Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering.
• Must have 6+ years of recent and related work experience.
• Must have experience working in systems safety working groups - SSWG, WSESRB, SSSTRP, etc.
• Experience building and communicating a safety case for re-design/risk acceptance.
• Must have requirements management and development experience, to include DOORS.
• Ability to interface with customer and program management.

WORK LOCATION

• This position is located onsite; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

SALARY RANGE

$220,000 to $225,000/yr, salary will depend on education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.