Leidos Holding
Senior System Safety Engineer
Leidos Holding, Huntsville, AL
Description
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Systems Safety Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Defense Systems provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, IT and manufacturing solutions to our customers most technically challenging problems.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating weapon system designs for potential safety impacts. In this role, they will primarily utilize MIL-STD-882 guidance to conduct safety analyses, ensuring that designs meet safety standards and mitigate any risks associated with the operation, handling, and use of military and defense systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in safety analysis of military or defense-related systems, demonstrating a solid understanding of risk management and system safety principles as they apply to complex weapon systems.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must have good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a key member of a team often tasked to be highly responsive and agile in order to satisfy critical program needs.
The candidate must have experience in the following areas:
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Original Posting Date: 2024-12-16While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a talented Systems Safety Engineer to join a diverse team to create unique solutions for complex problems. With offices across the United States engaging in the defense, space, cyber and commercial fields, Leidos Defense Systems provides responsive, cost-effective engineering, scientific, IT and manufacturing solutions to our customers most technically challenging problems.
Primary Responsibilities
The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating weapon system designs for potential safety impacts. In this role, they will primarily utilize MIL-STD-882 guidance to conduct safety analyses, ensuring that designs meet safety standards and mitigate any risks associated with the operation, handling, and use of military and defense systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in safety analysis of military or defense-related systems, demonstrating a solid understanding of risk management and system safety principles as they apply to complex weapon systems.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must have good organizational skills, attention to detail and work well as a key member of a team often tasked to be highly responsive and agile in order to satisfy critical program needs.
The candidate must have experience in the following areas:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in system safety analysis for military or defense systems or 6+ years with MS degree.
- Proficiency in applying MIL-STD-882 and other relevant safety standards to system designs.
- Experience with hazard analysis techniques (e.g., Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application to weapon system safety.
- Knowledge of weapon system lifecycle processes, including design, testing, and operational deployment.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and presenting findings.
- Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
- Resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Master's degree in Engineering, System Safety, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience with weapon system test and evaluation (e.g., live-fire testing, simulation exercises).
- Experience integrating Human Factors Engineering (HFE) into system safety processes, particularly for military systems.
- Prior experience working with weapon systems, munition systems, or military aviation systems.
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and related safety documentation requirements.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies as they relate to weapon systems.
- Certification in System Safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified System Safety Practitioner (CSSP)).
- Experience in leading cross-functional safety reviews with stakeholders, including safety case development and safety certification processes.
- Knowledge of international safety standards and regulations that apply to defense systems, beyond U.S. MIL-STD-882.
- Active security clearance
Original Posting Date: 2024-12-16While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.