Principal Systems Safety Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Safety Engineer in Redondo Beach

$107,300 - $160,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Redondo Beach, CA

Full-time - Principal

Redondo Beach, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Systems Safety Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Safety Engineer at Northrop Grumman is responsible for ensuring the safety of systems through comprehensive analysis and design reviews. This role involves developing safety requirements, conducting hazard analyses, and participating in accident investigations to enhance system safety across various projects. The position is critical in supporting the Strategic Space Systems Division's mission to provide innovative aerospace and defense solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review product designs, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establish safety requirements for assigned systems.
• Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Develop safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements.
• Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions.
• Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost-effective program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience OR Master's degree in STEM with 3+ years of experience OR PhD in STEM with 1+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Secret Clearance prior to start date.
• System Engineering background with System Safety experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience performing Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Test Hazard Analyses (THA), and support incorporating updates into the existing Hazard Tracking System (HTS) records and Safety Analysis Report (SAR).
• Experience performing Software Safety Hazard Analysis.
• Experience developing a System Safety Program Plan.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E, AFI 91-202.
• Familiarity with OSHA Standards.
• Experience working on Space or Laser programs.
• Experience leading a System Safety team/effort.
• Experience with DoD safety programs highly desired.
• Experience performing System Safety across all phases of a program.
• Experience performing Safety on the floor during Integration and Test, Assembly, and moving of hardware.
• Ability to apply extensive technical expertise in System Safety, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Ability to work independently, without appreciable direction.
• Ability to guide the successful completion of major programs.
• Active US Govt. DoD Top Secret clearance and/or active SCI access at time of application.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules