Systems Safety Engineer

1 day ago


Tucson, Arizona, United States MKS2 Technologies Full time
Senior System Safety Engineer – Secret Clearance 

Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site)
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 annually with full benefits
Clearance: Secret

About the Organization

Our teams solve tough, meaningful problems that help create a safer, more secure world. The Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) organization ensures that our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time. LCE supports every stage of a product's life cycle—from conception through deactivation—with a strong focus on product support disciplines including Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability.

Within LCE, the Naval Power (NP) System Safety team plays a vital role in ensuring mission readiness and safety across complex defense systems.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our Naval Power System Safety team in Tucson, Arizona. This position involves leading and executing system safety programs in compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable defense standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a strong systems or safety engineering background and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs, or customer-approved equivalents.

  • Perform System Safety Program tasks and analyses, including hazard identification, assessment, and risk mitigation.

  • Coordinate with customer safety representatives and gain approval from Safety Review Board authorities.

  • Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to identify, eliminate, or control hazards throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Conduct system and design analyses and brief findings at technical reviews and safety approval meetings.

  • Interpret and apply system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards related to system safety.

  • Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and government customers.

  • Support program safety through production, operation, demilitarization, and disposal phases.

Qualifications You Must Have
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

  • 5+ years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience.

    • (An advanced degree may substitute for additional years of experience.)

  • Experience in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software/Firmware Engineering, or equivalent safety-related discipline.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience supporting DoD System Safety Programs or weapon combat systems.

  • Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.

  • Ability to solve complex problems using available resources and research.

  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

  • Proven leadership and project management skills; capable of managing a safety program and guiding supporting personnel.

  • Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).



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