System Safety Engineer

About the role

This position requires onsite work in Tucson, AZ and an active Secret security clearance. Solidus is seeking a detailed-oriented and collaborative System Safety Engineer to support the execution of comprehensive system safety programs for advanced defense applications. In this mid-level role, you will assist in ensuring that hardware, electrical, and architectural systems meet rigorous military safety standards. You will work across multidisciplinary engineering teams, reviewing technical designs and contributing to safety assessments from program start through execution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety program
• Perform critical MIL-STD-882 System Safety Program tasks, including management (100 series), analysis (200 series), evaluation (300 series), and verification (400 series)
• Assist with the analysis of engineering hardware, electrical drawings, and schematics to assess for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety compliance
• Review test and tactical operating/maintenance procedures to ensure proper administrative controls are implemented
• Collaborate across integrated product teams to identify and eliminate hazards, providing creative solutions that maximize safety without impeding system performance
• Assist with designing testable safety requirements, analyzing existing requirements, and preparing Safety Assessment Reports and analytical documentation
• Assist in preparing safety briefs for customer approval and support the briefing of safety data at technical reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance is required
• 2 years of experience in system safety engineering, hardware/electrical analysis, or a related technical defense role
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline
• Practical experience working with MIL-STD-882E standards and assisting with its associated analysis task series
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings for hazard identification
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface effectively with internal engineering disciplines, program offices, vendors, and customer representatives
• Cultural fit amongst a collaborative team environment

Benefits

Solidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more!