System Safety Engineer

About the role

Corvid's Prototyping, Integration and Testing team is seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to support a growing and increasingly complex product portfolio. The engineer will join a matrixed team to finalize development, testing, and production of launch systems for Department of War (DoW) customers. This role requires a solid understanding of MIL‑STD‑882E to define and meet safety requirements for new DoW products, and involves collaboration across development and production teams, leveraging expertise in Systems Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Risk Management, and Reliability Analysis to deliver reliable, safe weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own required safety artifacts for DoW programs.
• Conduct and document safety assessments, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), and Functional Hazard Assessment.
• Develop verification plans and support related test activities, analyzing data and producing necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed safety features and fault tolerance into the design process.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar system safety engineering role.
• Demonstrated familiarity with MIL‑STD‑882E and its application to system safety programs.
• Experience with safety tools and databases (e.g., hazard tracking systems, model‑based systems engineering, requirement databases).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across engineering disciplines.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience conducting hazard analyses such as PHA, FHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA, EHA, HHA, FTA, and FMEA.

About Corvid

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in high‑fidelity computational modeling and simulation for aerospace, DoD, and commercial customers. The company offers a fast‑paced, flexible work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration, tackling difficult, cutting‑edge technical challenges with state‑of‑the‑art technologies and resources.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via a generous 401(k) matching program.
• Medical insurance through Blue Cross, offering both PPO and high‑deductible options with company HSA contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of industry experience (not tenure).
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Company‑provided life, long‑term, and short‑term disability insurance.
• Incentive opportunities rewarding strong performance and corporate growth.
• Attractive corporate facilities, including Lake Norman access, outdoor activities, grills, and more.