BAE Systems, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Principal System Safety Engineer
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, focused on delivering innovative technology and solutions. The Senior Principal System Safety Engineer will be responsible for developing system safety program plans, performing safety analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety standards to protect personnel and hardware during operations.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
System Safety Engineering and development of MIL-STD-882 compliant system safety program plans to provide engineering teams with application of safety programs, policies and guidance
Review system and subsystem designs, assembly, integration and test operations, launch processing operations, critical processes, test readiness review documentation, and hazardous procedures to assure the safety of personnel, flight hardware, support equipment, facilities and the environment
Communicate safety requirements and capabilities to a diverse group of engineers, subject matter experts, and users; input to system/subsystem level functional, performance, and interface specifications to document safety requirements
Evaluate the safety of structures and mechanisms, command and data handling, guidance navigation and control, electrical power subsystems, RF communications, propulsion systems, thermal control, materials, software, ground support equipment, and facilities
Independently complete safety analyses including preliminary, subsystem, system and integrated hazards analyses, failure mode and effects analyses, fault tree analyses, probabilistic risk assessments, operating and support hazard analysis, and software safety analysis
Prepare safety documentation including requirements compliance checklists, Missile System Prelaunch Safety Packages, Safety Data Packages, Safety Assessment Reports, and hazard reports for program, customer, and governmental (Range Safety) approval
Generate and implement safety standards, work instructions, processes, procedures, and guidance to adequately mitigate identified hazards and risks
Investigate and prepare mishap reports for close calls and incidents involving personnel injury or hardware damage
Support launch site processing operations
Provide surveillance of critical product testing and transportation and handling activities via application of corporate “Move Safe” program
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
Perform other duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
Progressive experience in the System Safety or Systems Engineering discipline including demonstrated leadership abilities; in depth knowledge of system safety and systems engineering concepts, principles, and techniques
Excellent working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 and SSCMAN 91-710 and NASA-STD-8719.24 range safety user's requirements
Ability to be part of an integrated technical team tasked with defining the physical, functional, and technical architecture necessary to develop spacecraft, instruments, and components
Excellent communications skills. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings to peers, management, and external customers
Preferred
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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