Apex Systems · 8 hours ago
Principal System Safety Engineer
Woburn, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expApex Systems is a world class technology services business that delivers solutions fulfilling clients’ digital visions. They are seeking a highly experienced Principal System Safety Engineer to lead and execute system safety programs in compliance with MIL-STD-882E across complex defense and aerospace systems, requiring deep technical expertise and strategic coordination with stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs
Perform system safety tasks and analyses across:
Management (Task Series 100)
Analysis (Task Series 200)
Evaluation (Task Series 300)
Verification (Task Series 400)
Analyze engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings/schematics to assess fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety compliance
Design concise, testable safety requirements or analyze existing ones for adequacy
Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to eliminate hazards or implement effective controls
Coordinate with customer safety representatives to clarify system requirements for software, hardware, and test teams
Support system test and tactical operation/maintenance procedures to ensure proper administrative safety controls
Prepare and present Safety Assessment Reports (SARs) and Safety Program Briefs for customer approval
Interface with stakeholders including customers, program offices, subcontractors, and vendors
Lead and mentor junior engineers in safety engineering practices
Monitor technical execution and ensure alignment with safety program goals
Participate in technical reviews and safety approval processes
Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards
Collaborate across disciplines to understand product architecture and design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Electrical, or Firmware Engineering
Preferred
Experience with DoD System Safety Programs (MIL-STD-882 / DO-178)
Familiarity with Agile Development environments and system/software safety integration
Experience with Human Systems Integration and MIL-STD-1472 Human Factors Engineering
Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development
Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, and System Safety Working Groups
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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