Safety Engineer

About the role

North Wind is advancing hypersonic technologies through cutting-edge research, system development, and flight testing. Our team drives innovation in high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and mission-critical components, supporting every phase of hypersonic programs - from R&D to flight testing. We are seeking an experienced Systems Safety Engineer to join our Test Operations Division.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and qualitative system safety analyses across facility development and operational phases, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA/SSHA), and Operating & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA)
• Evaluate functional impacts of component failures, software exceptions, and mechanical faults; model system risks using stress and load analysis
• Define, decompose, and trace safety-critical hardware and software requirements from initial concept down to specific system verification test protocols
• Represent the organization in regular system safety meetings and working groups; deliver technical safety arguments to military customer representatives, internal leadership, and federal aviation regulators
• Own the Hazard Tracking System (HTS) to ensure all identified risks are tracked, mitigated, and verified through design verification or testing

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 5+ years of related systems engineering or safety engineering experience within the defense or aerospace testing environment
• Experience and familiarity with MIL-STD-882E (System Safety Program Requirements)
• Must be able to attain a security clearance

Preferred Skills

• Technical proficiency in analyzing high-pressure structures (e.g., pneumatics, hydraulics, COPVs) or energetic explosive materials
• Knowledge of the ASME boiler and pressure vessel code