Systems Safety Engineer/Principal Systems Safety Engineer

3 days ago


Redondo Beach, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Requisition ID: R10172822
  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 1
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for a System Safety Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals, and this position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award, acquiring customer funding, and obtaining and maintaining the minimum final clearance(s) prior to start date.

The candidate will be expected to support tasks involving System Safety which may include:

- Reviews product designs, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems.

- Independently analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.

- Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.

- Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions.

- Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Engineer:

- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

- Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline

- Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.

- System Engineering background with System Safety experience

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

- Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

- Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 3+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR

- PhD in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 1+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience

- Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.

- System Engineering background with System Safety experience

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience performing Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Test Hazard Analyses (THA), and support incorporating updates into the existing Hazard Tracking System (HTS) records and Safety Analysis Report (SAR)

- Experience performing Software Safety Hazard Analysis

- Experience developing a System Safety Program Plan

- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, AFI 91-202

- Familiarity with OSHA Standards

- Experience working on Space or Laser programs

- Experience leading a System Safety team/effort

- Experience with DoD safety programs highly desired

- Experience performing System Safety across all phases of a program

- Experience performing Safety on the floor during Integration and Test, Assembly, and moving of hardware

- Ability to apply extensive technical expertise in System Safety, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines

- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and clearly present technical approaches and findings

- Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity

- Ability to work independently, without appreciable direction

- Ability to guide the successful completion of major programs

- Active US Govt. DoD Top Secret clearance and/or active SCI access at time of application

This requisition can be filled at a level 2 Systems Engineer or a level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Additionally, this position is contingent upon capturing program award, acquiring customer funding, and obtaining and maintaining the minimum final clearance(s) prior to start date.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

- 401k

- Educational Assistance

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

- Paid Time Off

- Health & Wellness Resources

- Employee Discounts

- Flexible Schedules:  For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

For more details, please view .

Salary Range: $87,200 - $130,800
Salary Range 2: $107,300 - $160,900
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.



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