Systems Safety Engineer

Saic; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer in Middletown, RI to analyze systems for hazards, assess risk, and propose mitigations. The role involves working with internal teams, government personnel, and subcontractors.

The candidate will perform formal safety analyses, review system requirements, and contribute to safety management data and reports. US citizenship and ability to obtain SECRET clearance are required, with SAIC sponsoring clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in engineering or a technical-related field.
• Two or more years of experience in systems safety.
• US Citizen with ability to obtain SECRET clearance; SAIC will sponsor clearance.
• Familiarity with safety standards and system safety principles.
• Familiarity with safety assessment of hardware, software, waivers, and exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety analyses per MIL-STD-882E and related guidance.
• Analyze hardware, software, firmware, and interfaces to identify hazards.
• Review requirements to identify hazardous conditions and suggest design changes.
• Conduct operational analyses to identify deficiencies in procedures and handling.
• Review safety management data, accident reports, and safety test results.
• Prepare risk and safety assessment reports and presentations for submission.
• Assess safety for new or modified hardware/software and waivers.

Skills

Systems safety

Risk assessment

Requirements analysis

Hazard analysis

MBSE familiarity

Cameo Systems Modeler

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking aSystems Safety Engineerat our office inMiddletown, RI.

A successful candidate will work as part of a team analyzing a system to identify hazards, category risk, and recommend mitigations to reduce the risk of mishap occurrence. Candidates will collaborate with internal team, government personnel, and subcontractors.

Job Duties:

• Utilizing quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques to perform safety analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and other guidance.
• Analysis of hardware, software, firmware, and system interfaces to identify hazards to personnel, equipment, and the environment, to include supplemental analysis techniques such as fault tree analyses, failure modes and hazardous effects analyses, and sneak circuit analyses.
• Review System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations to system design in collaboration with program staff.
• Performing operational analyses and studies to identify potential deficiencies in operating procedures, handling procedures, stowage or other logistics phases.
• Reviewing and analyzing system safety management and program plans, safety analyses, accident and incident data, mishap investigation reports, safety test plans and results, and other ESOH related data.
• Preparing or updating risk assessment reports, safety assessment reports, and presentation materials for formal submission.
• Conducting or reviewing safety assessment of new, updated, and/or modified hardware and software, waivers, and exemption requests.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in engineering or a technical-related field and two (2) or more years experience.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain SECRET level clearance. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance.
• Familiarity in the use and application of technical standards and system safety principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Familiarity conducting and/or reviewing safety assessment of hardware, software, waivers, and exception requests.
• Familiarity reviewing System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions to make recommendations as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Basic understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), particularly using Cameo Systems Modeler, or a willingness to learn; formal training and mentorship will be provided for the right candidate.
• Basic understanding of or exposure to Systems Engineering principles and practices, or a demonstrated willingness to develop that knowledge in a hands‑on professional environment.
• Basic familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), or an eagerness to learn and apply these standards under the guidance of experienced safety professionals.
• Experience supporting Navy, Army, or Air Force acquisition programs.
• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in a systems engineering or safety‑related discipline is a plus.