Senior Principal Safety Systems Engineer
Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: Secret. Travel: 10% of the time. Position based in Linthicum, MD, 100% on-site. Contingent upon contract award, successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance, and ability to obtain Special Program Access.
About the role
Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Senior Principal Safety Systems Engineer. Our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world, with a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a MIL-STD-882 compliant system safety program
- Conduct System Safety analysis to ensure risks are identified, communicated, tracked, and mitigated to a tolerable level
- Document and present results of system safety analysis in formal contract deliverable reports
- Communicate and present results of System Safety analysis with internal/external customers and at major milestone reviews
- Provide technical leadership in the System Safety Engineering discipline and work to drive sound systems engineering on programs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Current/active DoD Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Experience implementing System Safety Engineering practices in accordance with MIL-STD-882E, JSSSEH, JS-SSA Implementation Guide, ARP-4761/DO-178/254, or other relevant standards
- Experience conducting system safety hazard analyses such as PHA, SRHA, FHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA, FTA
- Experience implementing or developing Safety Analysis plans and reports, such as SSPP, SAR, HMMPR and HMMP
- Experience using a Hazard Tracking System (HTS)
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics or other related technical fields
- Current/active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher
- Certification as a Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent certification
- Experience implementing software safety protocols on complex systems
- Experience presenting at SSSTRP/WSERB Board reviews
- Experience with DoD System Safety programs across all phases of the systems engineering developmental lifecycle
- Experience briefing System Safety analysis at design reviews such as SRR, SFR, PDR, or CDR
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies
- Experience working with Safety Management Systems
- Experience with RF and/or Laser Safety analysis
- Experience with CAI/CSI identification and analysis
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Pay
Primary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00. The above salary range represents a general guideline; Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
Schedule
9/80 Work Schedule available where applicable.