System Safety Engineer (Mid–Senior Level)
Location: Edwards, CA (Onsite)
Schedule: 9/80 work schedule
Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000
Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship required
About the Role
We are seeking a System Safety Engineer (SSE) to support NASA‑aligned flight research and test activities involving advanced aerospace systems and experimental aircraft. This role plays a critical part in ensuring airworthiness, mission safety, and structured hazard management for flight and ground operations associated with NASA research programs.
This is a mid- to senior‑level onsite role ideal for engineers who want to contribute directly to high‑visibility aerospace research missions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide system safety expertise to engineering and project teams.
Develop, document, and implement system safety plans for flight and ground operations.
Maintain Continuous Risk Management (CRM), lessons learned, and reliability/maintainability analyses.
Lead System Safety Working Group (SSWG) discussions and drive hazard identification, classification, and mitigation strategies.
Develop and maintain project hazard databases and support hazard reporting.
Support independent safety review groups and assessments.
Participate in project meetings, configuration control boards, design reviews, and flight readiness reviews.
Prepare and deliver system safety presentations to management and safety review boards.
Complete required training in system safety standards, policies, and methodologies.
Ability to mentor junior engineers in system safety processes.
Demonstrated originality, sound judgment, and problem‑solving skills in complex engineering environments.
Experience supporting development, prototyping, and flight testing of aerospace systems.
Familiarity with safety analysis tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
Proven leadership in identifying, categorizing, mitigating, and managing system safety risks.
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
Aircraft systems
Avionics hardware
Software design and real‑time systems
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
System test and validation
Occasional travel may be required.
Compliance with workplace safety and drug‑free policies.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Physical Science, or related technical field and 3+ years of experience.
Advanced degree in Engineering or Physical Science.
Military technical school certification equivalent to engineering disciplines.
Non‑degreed candidates with uniquely applicable experience may be considered.
Benefits
401(k) with matching
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Paid personal leave and federal holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Competitive compensation and career development opportunities
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