101795 System Safety Engineer
101795 System Safety Engineer
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5years
$ 165000 - 165000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Title: System Safety Engineer
We are seeking a skilled System Safety Engineer to support the safety analysis and documentation of a large complex safety-critical system. The ideal candidate will have experience applying industry safety standards and methodologies such as SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 and will play a key role in assessing documenting and ensuring the safety compliance of hardware and software components.
Responsibilities include:
- Apply relevant safety standards to systems development and safety assessments.
- Perform traceability and validation of system safety requirements across software and hardware elements.
- Develop and maintain key safety documentation including:
- System Safety Program Plans (SSPP)
- Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA)
- Preliminary/System Safety Assessments (PSSA/SSA)
- Conduct analytical activities such as:
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
- Support Safety Risk Management (SRM) by identifying hazards assessing risk and tracking mitigations.
- Collaborate with systems and design engineers and present findings in safety working groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field.
- 5 years of experience in system safety engineering within aerospace automotive or related industries.
- Direct experience with SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 safety processes.
- Familiarity with systems engineering and software development life cycles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Master s or PhD in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with avionics GNSS systems (e.g. GPS Galileo) or navigation technologies.
- Familiarity with RTCA DO-278A DO-254 or Reliability Availability Maintainability (RAM) tools.
- 2 years in systems or software engineering roles.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Flexible hybrid work environment (Fairfax VA).
- Paid time off (vacation sick leave federal holidays).
- Medical dental and vision insurance options.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Work on high-impact safety-critical systems in aerospace and defense.
Basic Qualifications (Must-Have): BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 5+ years in system safety (aerospace/automotive/related) Hands-on with SAE ARP4754A / ARP4761 Familiar with full system/software development lifecycle Strong writing and communication skills
Education
BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Employment Type
Full Time
