Senior Systems Safety Engineer - Irvine, CA

About the company

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast, and looking for innovators ready to make an impact.

At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.

About the role

DZYNE is seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to work in our Expendables Division out of Irvine, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly, and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment, shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. This is an exciting, challenging, and specialized role for a talented, energized, and innovative individual who wants to pursue growth in Systems Safety Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge, methodologies, and principles of safety engineering as defined in MIL-STD-882 and software safety engineering as outlined in the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH).
• Prepare System Safety Engineering analysis and generate documents in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and MIL-STD-2105 including PHAs, FHAs, SHAs/SSHAs, Bent Pin Analyses, Fault Tree Analyses, non-nuclear Munitions, and Software System Safety Analyses.
• Identify system safety issues, propose solutions, and ensure appropriate action is taken to mitigate safety issues.
• Develop, review, update, and approve System Safety Artifacts and System Safety Requirements in coordination with Military Services’ system safety review boards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience (Advanced degrees may substitute for years of relevant professional experience).
• Demonstrated ability to apply system safety engineering principles in accordance with MIL-STD-882 and analyses such as preliminary hazard analyses, function/system/subsystem hazard analyses, fault tree analyses, software system safety analyses, and safety assessment reports.
• Demonstrated ability to apply MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-2105.
• Ability to analyze, recommend, and drive safety into system design, equipment, and procedures to mitigate or eliminate hazards.
• Ability to develop, review, update, and approve system safety artifacts and system safety requirements.
• Understanding of requirements development, system/software architecture, hardware/software design, software code implementation, test, verification, and validation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership and customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) may substitute for years of relevant professional experience).
• Secret clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance, as required for the role.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon meeting applicable export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.
• Travel required: Less than 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to apply system safety engineering specifically within US Navy applications and all associated deliverables and Safety Review Boards (e.g., FISTRP, WSESRB, HERO, Battery Safety Review).

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stop, stand, climb, and occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.

Pay

Salary: $131,000 – $195,000 annually. Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits

DZYNE offers a comprehensive healthcare benefits package. Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401(k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting.