Senior Principal Engineer, System Safety

Northrop Grumman

. Lead and perform systems safety engineering activities for C2BMC capabilities .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Alabama • United StatesSenior💰 $117,500 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in systems safety engineering, including the development and implementation of safety plans, hazard analysis, and risk assessments. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated and met throughout the system lifecycle.

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Systems Safety EngineeringHazard AnalysisSystem Safety Program PlansMIL-STD-882E ComplianceStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringSoftware Systems EngineeringSafety AssessmentSafety Requirement EvaluationFault Tolerance DesignPreliminary Hazard AnalysisSystem Hazard AnalysisSafety Assessment ReportsSafety-Critical Requirement IdentificationSafety Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT CertificationActive Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Missile DefenseCommand and ControlComplex Weapon SystemsSafety ComplianceSystem Integration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and perform systems safety engineering activities for C2BMC capabilities
Provide safety-focused guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams
Develop, implement, and maintain program system safety plans
Integrate system safety across product lines and capabilities from concept through design, integration, test, and fielding
Generate and contribute to capability specifications, including safety-related requirements and criteria
Train and mentor less-experienced personnel in systems engineering and system/software safety techniques and best practices
Review engineering products to ensure system safety requirements are addressed and documented
Interface technically with Missile Defense Agency working-level counterparts and other stakeholders
Apply systems engineering and software systems engineering principles to system safety assessment and impact analysis for new and existing systems
Support hazard identification, hazard analysis, and risk assessments
Coordinate with systems engineering, software engineering, integration and test, and operations teams to integrate and verify safety requirements
Develop and maintain safety-related artifacts and documentation
Interface with internal team members, C2BMC management, and government customers to deliver high-quality system safety products on schedule and within resources
Travel occasionally to customers or test locations for reviews, working groups, and test activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start
Experience in systems engineering and software systems engineering, including developing new systems and integrating existing systems
Experience performing system safety assessment and evaluating safety impacts across complex systems
Ability to collaborate with systems, software, and specialty engineers in an integrated team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting safety analyses and presenting technical information
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Systems engineering background specializing in system and software safety
Experience analyzing system and software designs to ensure safety requirements are met and hazards are controlled or eliminated
Ability to apply engineering principles to recommend and influence safety-compliant design features, including fault tolerance, fail-safe behavior, and hazard mitigation
Experience developing System Safety Program Plans, System Safety Analyses/Assessments, and Safety Assessment Reports
Experience with hazard identification techniques and hazard analysis activities, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis and System Hazard Analysis
Experience participating in or supporting System Safety Working Groups
Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and experience implementing a compliant system safety program on complex defense systems
Experience identifying safety-critical requirements and defining associated verification and validation requirements
Current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications should be listed on the resume, if applicable
Prior experience with missile defense, command and control, or other large, complex weapon systems is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Company-paid holidays
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Overtime eligibility
Shift differential eligibility