Senior System Safety Engineer
Senior System Safety Engineer
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit .
Job Description Summary:
The High Availability Architecture Group within the Systems Engineering directorate is seeking a System Safety Engineer to guide and facilitate concept development mission-system analysis and requirement derivation verification & certification; of complex strategic deterrence missile defense hypersonic space precision guided munition autonomous air/sea vehicle and biotechnology systems.This handpicked candidate must possess a unified System Safety Personnel Safety Range Safety Environmental Safety and Nuclear Weapon Safety Surety (NWSS) expertise that can expand Drapers insight to address hazards which remain prevalent throughout critical enterprises infrastructure systems and operations. A successful candidate will be equipped to propose modern solutions embedded with safety awareness that adhere to FOD OSHA MIL-STD-882 NAS 411 Navy NASA FAA and other DoD standards to proactively mitigate unacceptable loss and unrecoverable downtime throughout their lifecycle.
The multidisciplinary proficiencies supporting this initiative are System Safety Concepts & Design Principles Mission Assurance & Reliability Resilient System Architecture Fault & Contingency Management.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conducting System Safety Analyses that inform one another across the Systems Engineering lifecycle including STPA FHAs FMECAs/HAZOPs FTAs Component Criticality Analyses (CCAs) and Human Error Assessments
On-time delivery and maturation of System Safety work packages such as: Hazard Analysis Traceability Safety Requirements Safety Architecture Off-Nominal & Contingency scenarios Anomaly Management policies
Socializing and demystifying System Safety NWSS Range Safety Environmental Safety and Personnel Safety best practices and techniques to internal cross-disciplinary stakeholders such as: System Architecture Avionics Software Hardware design teams
Advocating for System Safety best practices to internal and external stakeholders & customers to maintain a healthy safety culture
Assessing technical data packages for compliance with System Safety processes and strategies
Quick turn application of critical thinking for problem framing analyzing and synthesizing complex problems qualitatively and quantitatively
Documenting insights findings lessons learned and maintaining a knowledge base of contributions within Drapers collaborative Digital Engineering tool suite
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Develop execute and track the performance of security measures to protect information and network infrastructure and computer systems.
Design computer security strategy and engineer comprehensive cybersecurity architecture.
Identify define and document system security requirements and recommend solutions to management.
Configure troubleshoot and maintain security infrastructure software and hardware.
Install software that monitors systems and networks for security breaches and intrusions.
Monitor systems for irregular behavior and set up preventive measures.
Plan develop implement and update companys information security strategy.
Educate and train staff on information system security best practices.
Able to take ownership of assignments and guide others as needed; successfully lead tasks while tracking priorities scope cost and schedule.
Derive plans and approaches to solving complex problems across a program lifecycle capturing all assumptions and adapting appropriately to changes in requirements with limited direction.
Independently contributes high quality content for technical reports and presentations which shows an understanding of their task and an awareness of the intended audience. Demonstrates both confidence and success when presenting technical information during meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.
Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful constructive feedback
Skills/Abilities
Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex industry and customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. program leadership and non-technical personnel
Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
Education
Requires a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering Systems Engineering Applied Physics or related field. Masters degree preferred.
Experience
Bachelors degree requires 5-10 years experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position.
Masters degree requires 3-5 years experience of working on System Security Engineer or other relevant position.
Additional Job Description:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency applying System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) to industry challenge problems
- Proficiency with Model-based System Engineering toolkits such as Cameo/MagicDraw DOORs/DoorsNG Jama Connect for the purposes of hazard & causal modeling and rapid impact & gap analysis for validation
- An astute understanding of Software Safety and the application of the DoD Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) for flight software qualification and certification
- Experience documenting compliance towards parent specifications and standards (i.e.: MIL-STD-882 JSSSEH FOD Policy NWSS Safety Critical Functions Range Safety FAA SPV1.0 NASA System Safety Handbook and ISO 14620-1:2018 Space Systems Safety Requirements)
- Proficiency in requirement derivation definition and analysis for System Safety Range Safety Personnel Safety Environmental Safety and Nuclear Weapons Safety Surety needs
- Experience integrating vulnerability remediation risk mitigation and incident response failure review and corrective action within the Systems Engineering process.
- Experience drafting innovative R&D proposals to commercial and government sponsors
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government securityGovernment security clearance which requires proof of US citizenship.
Current in-scope Secret security clearance is required Top Secret preferred.
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Job Location - City:
CambridgeJob Location - State:
MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code:
02139-3563Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
