Senior Staff Systems Engineer - Safety

Job Summary:

The Sr Staff Systems Engineer - Safety serves as the technical authority and subject matter expert for safety across complex ground combat systems programs, leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of system safety processes, templates, and tools.

This role is responsible for guiding cross-functional teams, coordinating with customers and contractors, and representing safety interests at program and engineering boards.

The incumbent drives safety requirements management, authors and reviews critical safety documentation, and leads risk assessments and mitigation activities, including live-fire and field testing.

Additionally, the role oversees program planning related to safety, mentors junior engineers, and champions a culture of proactive risk management and safety excellence throughout the organization.

Responsibilities and Tasks


* Serve as the company's primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the safety of ground combat products, providing authoritative guidance and leadership on all safety-related matters.


* Act as the single point-of-contact for safety concerns across products and services, addressing internal and external stakeholder inquiries with expertise and urgency.


* Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Product Safety processes, including the creation of System Safety Program Plans, templates, and checklists.


* Conduct and oversee detailed safety assessments and design reviews, driving initiatives to minimize safety risks throughout the product lifecycle.


* Represent the safety function at Safety Review Boards (SRB) and Configuration Change Boards (CCB), advocating for safety requirements and best practices during design changes.


* Present safety program status, activities, and findings during customer and executive reviews, ensuring clear communication of risks and mitigations.


* Author and review complex safety-related technical documents, reports, and test plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.


* Lead and coordinate requirements management, integration, and verification/validation activities for complex systems, including modeling, simulation, and test execution.


* Direct and support live-fire and field tests, including the development of safety documentation, test plans, and procedures for high-risk events.


* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, promoting adherence to internal systems engineering procedures and fostering talent development.


* Generate and maintain systems roadmaps, integrated master schedules, and cost models to support program planning and execution.


* Identify, recommend, and implement tools and process improvements to enhance systems engineering and safety program effectiveness.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification


* PhD is optional


* Master degree is preferred


* Bachelor's degree is re...