Job ID: 107075
The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers.
Job Summary
DRS Sustainment Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior System Safety Engineer with expertise in developing a MIL STD 882-based system safety program and associated processes. This expertise includes developing and executing a risk management strategy based on the identification and analysis of hazards and application of remedial controls using a systems-based approach.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop division-level MIL STD 882E system safety program in conjunction with integrating OSHA facility compliance program.
- Develop and implement system safety programs on complex system development contracts. Tasks include preparation and maintenance of a Hazard Tracking System, System Safety Management Plan, and System Safety Program Plan, and support of the System Safety Working Group charter.
- Participate as needed in engineering meetings and program reviews, including Integrated Product Teams, Working Groups, Configuration Control Boards, and/or Milestone Reviews. Tasks can include safety approval or endorsement of Engineering Change Proposals, Change Notices, Mishap Reports, and/or Requests for Deviation/Waiver.
- Assess system risks to personnel, equipment, and/or environment. Tasks include Preliminary Hazard List, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Requirements Hazard Analysis, Subsystem Hazard Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Health Hazard Analysis, Functional Hazard Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis.
- Be able to work independently, regularly reporting progress and status.
- Responsible for completion of activities on time and budget.
- Responsible for working effectively and professionally with a team of diverse engineers and program management.
- Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.
- Some travel may be required.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in Engineering or related technical field, and a minimum of 5 years of system safety engineering experience.
- Strong analytical and organizational traits to develop system safety skillset and effectively support the customer.
- Proficient in technical writing to assist with the preparation of reports of complex systems.
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.
- Must have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance, if required.
- Familiarization with US Department of Defense development and lifecycle support programs.
- Understand and have a working familiarization with MIL STD 1472G.
- System-specific knowledge in one or more of these areas: defense systems, explosives safety, electromagnetic radiation, laser safety, and/or software safety.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LSY