System Safety Manager – DoD Ground Vehicles

DCS Corp; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp seeks a capable System Safety Engineer to develop and manage safety programs across the lifecycle of advanced ground vehicle systems. You will coordinate safety activities with government and industry partners and guide engineering teams to integrate safety early in design.

Responsibilities include evaluating designs, performing risk assessments, and supporting acquisition planning with a focus on safety performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Knowledge of military ground vehicle systems and subsystems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Collaborative work with government, contractors, and industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement system safety programs across lifecycle phases from concept to disposal.
• Establish and manage System Safety Management Plans, Hazard Tracking Systems, and Safety Working Groups.
• Coordinate safety efforts with internal teams, installations, and contractors for compliance and milestones.
• Provide safety guidance to Program Managers and IPTs early in system development.
• Review hardware designs and manufacturing processes for safe, reliable performance.
• Conduct safety assessments and recommend design or procedural improvements.
• Evaluate changes and deviations for safety impacts and concurrence decisions.
• Participate in acquisition planning and system reviews focused on safety risk.
• Develop system safety risk assessments for residual hazards and changes.
• Represent safety issues in meetings, conferences, and cross-functional engagements.

Skills

System safety

Safety assessments

Hazard analysis

DoD knowledge

MIL-STD-882

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

DCS Corp seeks a capable System Safety Engineer to develop and manage safety programs across the lifecycle of advanced ground vehicle systems. You will coordinate safety activities with government and industry partners and guide engineering teams to integrate safety early in design.

Responsibilities include evaluating designs, performing risk assessments, and supporting acquisition planning with a focus on safety performance and regulatory compliance.