Part-time Associate Software Safety Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Interact with internal and external customers and partners regarding system safety topics .

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $33 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Systems Engineering processes, particularly in defining and verifying safety requirements for launch vehicles and ground support equipment. Proficient in conducting system safety analyses and interfacing with customers to ensure mission success and safety compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Systems Engineering ProcessesSystem Safety AnalysesLaunch Vehicle DesignSoftware Safety RequirementsSafety Requirement Definition

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

System Safety RequirementsIntegration and Test ProcessesSafety Document DevelopmentComponent and Subsystem AnalysisMission Concept Analysis

Soft Skills

Customer InteractionCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Security ClearanceSpecial Access Program Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Launch VehiclePayloadGround Support EquipmentRange InfrastructureRange Safety Interfaces

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Interact with internal and external customers and partners regarding system safety topics
Define, implement, and verify System Safety requirements with Software Safety and System Safety engineering teams
Understand the entire mission, including launch vehicle, payload, ground support equipment, range infrastructure, and range safety interfaces
Apply systems engineering processes to define and verify launch vehicle and ground support equipment requirements
Conduct system safety analyses to architect and implement safe, robust systems
Interface with customer safety and support working groups
Support launch vehicle design and development for safety, mission success, and performance goals
Analyze Integration and Test processes to demonstrate safety and mission-success requirements
Conduct system-level analysis of next-generation mission concepts and designs
Explain launch vehicle designs and software safety requirements to external customers
Review software, functional specifications, operations, support equipment, and facilities
Establish safety requirements and recommend safety criteria to control or eliminate hazards
Develop safety documents supporting customer and test/operational range requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing or having completed a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
Major or completed major in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company
Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher preferred
Understanding of launch vehicle, payload, ground support equipment, range infrastructure, and range safety interfaces
Understanding of component, subsystem, system, and integrated launch vehicle functions and interactions, with a focus on Software System Safety
Ability to apply systems engineering processes and conduct system safety analyses
Ability to analyze Integration and Test processes
Ability to describe, analyze, and explain launch vehicle designs and applicable software safety requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility depending on position
Shift differential depending on position
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Learning and development opportunities
Meaningful connections with coworkers, customers, and communities