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Leonardo DRS · 2 hours ago

Principal Systems Safety Engineer

Bridgeton, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$102K/yr - $137K/yr

8+ years exp

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies for military and commercial customers. The Principal Systems Safety Engineer will be responsible for conducting System Safety analysis and ensuring compliance with applicable government standards throughout a program’s life cycle.

AerospaceCyber SecurityInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMarine TechnologyNational SecurityNetwork SecuritySecurityTechnical SupportTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Integrate safety into design, testing, and operational procedures

Attend classified and unclassified test events and discuss safety measures between partner companies and customers

Ensure all systems comply with MIL-STD-882E or other applicable government standards

Capture and document safety analysis and findings in the form of Systems Safety Program Plan (SSPP) and Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

Review engineering changes/mishaps and confirm all design changes are thoroughly incorporated into the system

Assess and track mitigation of software and firmware related hazards

Ability to complete a technical project independently

Coordinate with project team to determine tasks, events, and deliverables applicable to assigned programs

Provide advisement in the early phases of a program and assist in requirement generation

Communicate with and flow-down required safety deliverables with subcontractors

Present findings and propose solutions leading to risk mitigation or issue remediation

Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings

Mentor and coach less experienced engineers

Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualification

System Safety EngineeringMIL-STD-882Safety Assessment ReportsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Required

B.S. Degree in Engineering or related technical field, and a minimum of 8 years of system safety engineering experience

Experience with DoD MIL-standards

Experience with Systems Safety Program Plans (SSPP) and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR)

Strong analytical and organizational traits to develop system safety skillset and effectively support the customer

Proficient in technical writing to assist with the preparation of reports of complex systems

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance is required

Ability to travel to support program events (tests, program reviews, etc.) and training activities 25% of the time

U.S. Citizenship required

This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment