Senior System Safety Engineer

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. Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E-compliant system safety programs and perform associated tasks, analyses, and planning .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeGoleta • California • United StatesSenior💰 $95,500 - $181,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in System Safety Engineering, including the development and implementation of MIL-STD-882E-compliant safety programs, risk evaluation for complex systems, and effective collaboration across engineering disciplines. Proficient in preparing detailed safety analyses and reports while maintaining compliance with military standards and customer specifications.

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System Safety EngineeringMIL-STD-882E ComplianceRisk EvaluationDoD Secret Security ClearanceEarned Value Management Systems

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Hard Skills

System Safety EngineeringMIL-STD-882ERisk EvaluationHuman Factors EngineeringEarned Value Management SystemsSoftware Safety EngineeringComplex Systems AnalysisEngineering Change ProposalsSafety AnalysisProposal Development

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. Government Issued Security ClearanceDoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

MIL-STD-882DoD System Safety ProgramsHuman Systems IntegrationSafety Review BoardSystem Safety Working Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement MIL-STD-882E-compliant system safety programs and perform associated tasks, analyses, and planning
Conduct hazard and design analyses to ensure compliance with system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards
Collaborate with customer safety representatives to clarify system requirements and allocate them to software, hardware, and test personnel
Coordinate with customer safety representatives and Safety Review Board authorities to gain safety approval
Manage System Safety Working Groups with Raytheon and customer representatives
Work across integrated product teams and engineering disciplines to eliminate hazards or implement effective controls
Collaborate across disciplines to understand product architecture and design
Support safety efforts from program startup through production, demilitarization, and disposal
Brief safety considerations and program status during technical reviews and approval processes
Interpret system requirements, specifications, and military standards
Prepare internal and customer-facing reports detailing safety analyses and program results
Work within Special Access Program environments as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
Experience with System Safety Engineering and/or Software Safety Engineering
Experience with complex systems and evaluating them for risk
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required on day 1
Experience developing and implementing MIL-STD-882E System Safety Program tasks and analyses
Experience with DoD System Safety Programs, e.g. MIL-STD-882 / DO-178
Experience with presentation skills
Experience solving complex problems by leveraging available resources and research material
Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Proposal Development
Experience interfacing with Human Systems Integration and executing Human Factors Engineering tasking involving MIL-STD-1472
Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, and System Safety Working Groups

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Eligible
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available