Systems Safety Engineer

Tetra Tech; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to support FAA SWIM initiatives, safety governance, and SRM processes. You will facilitate Safety Working Groups, develop formal safety deliverables, and liaise with the Safety and Training organization.

This role covers full lifecycle systems engineering, from requirements traceability to deploying risk mitigations. Remote work is allowed; US citizenship required for public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience applying FAA safety policies and SMS manuals.
• Understanding of NAS data standards and SWIM architecture.
• Knowledge of hazard analysis methods (FTA, FMECA, PHL).

Responsibilities

• Lead Safety Working Groups with engineers, software, and stakeholders.
• Draft PSPs and PHAs identifying hazards and mitigation paths.
• Provide full lifecycle safety support from concept to deployment.

Skills

FAA Order 8040.4

SMS familiarity

FAA SWIM architecture

NAS data standards

FTA

FMECA

PHL

Education

B.S. in Systems, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

3-5+ years experience

Job description

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to support technical development and regulatory safety assurance for the FAA’s System Wide Information Management (SWIM) initiatives. Operating across the entire systems engineering lifecycle, the engineer manages critical systems tasks while actively interfacing with the Safety and Training organization. A core focus of this role involves facilitating Safety Working Groups, bringing together multidisciplinary stakeholders to evaluate potential operational risks and establish robust, compliant safety frameworks for modern National Airspace System (NAS) data-sharing infrastructures.

In addition, this role carries significant technical documentation responsibilities. The engineer is tasked with developing formal, high-impact deliverables, most notably Program Safety Plans (PSPs) and Program Hazard Analyses (PHAs), which systematically identify, track, and mitigate hazards within the SWIM architecture. Success in this role requires a strong, hands‑on background in systems engineering and familiarity with FAA Safety Risk Management (SRM) processes to ensure that all system enhancements remain safe, compliant, and operationally sound from design through deployment.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions may include (but are not limited to) the following: The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

1. Safety Working Group Leadership & Stakeholder Integration

• Facilitate Safety Working Groups (SWGs): Organize, lead, and document formal safety working sessions bringing together systems engineers, software developers, human factors specialists, and system owners.
• Organizational Liaison: Serve as the central point of contact between SWIM program engineering teams and the FAA's Safety and Training organization.
• Consensus Building: Drive stakeholder agreement on hazard identification, severity classifications, and initial likelihood scoring.

2. Safety Risk Management (SRM) & Documentation

• Author Program Safety Plans (PSPs): Establish and maintain the program's overall safety governance, outlining safety objectives, evaluation milestones, toolsets, and compliance paths under the FAA Safety Management System (SMS).
• Draft Program Hazard Analyses (PHAs) to identify potential system hazards, hazardous conditions, and causal factors.
• Formulate Subsystem Hazard Analyses (SSHA) and functional risk assessments tailored to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and data exchange protocols.
• Safety Panel Support: Prepare technical data packages, hazard tracking logs, and formal documentation to guide initiatives through FAA SRM panels.

3. Full-Lifecycle Systems Engineering Support

• Requirements Traceability: Ensure system safety requirements and risk mitigations are tracked and validated from concept definition through design, testing, and deployment.
• Continuous Risk Tracking: Maintain system safety logs, monitor technical changes for unexpected safety impacts, and verify that implemented controls sufficiently lower residual operational risk across the National Airspace System (NAS).

Required Qualifications

• Domain Standards: Direct experience applying FAA Order 8040.4 (Safety Risk Management Policy) and the FAA Safety Management System (SMS) Manual. Familiarity with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) milestones.
• System Expertise: Understanding of FAA SWIM architecture, NAS models, data distribution services, and aviation data standards (e.g., FIXM, AIXM, WXXM).
• Methodologies: Hazard analysis techniques such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and preliminary hazard lists (PHL).
• Interpersonal & Technical: Hazard analysis techniques such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Mode and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA), and preliminary hazard lists (PHL).

Education

B.S. in Systems, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering or minimum years of experience (3-5+ years).

Work Requirements and Additional Information

• Work Location: Remote
• Work Hours: 40
• Travel: 10%
• Background check: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Physical Requirements:

• Extended Computer Use: Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
• Mobility: Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms.
• Dexterity: Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision.
• Sitting/Standing: Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues.

Work Environment/Environmental Factors

Primarily computer-based work; meetings or collaboration may be required.

About LS Technologies

At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we're enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add‑ons that speak to our growing employees’ needs. Join us in delivering high‑quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners. In 2024 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

EEO Commitment

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans. We invite applications from all interested parties.

Requesting an Accommodation

LS Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

Compensation (Pay Bands)

Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certificates, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full‑time, 40 hour/week status. Part‑time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of LSTs total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C.

Benefits offered to all employees who work 30+ hours per week: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Annual Leave, and Holidays.

• The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits.
• Merit‑based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company‑wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:LinkedIn: TetraTechCareers; X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs