System Safety Engineer

Career Opportunity

GeoSpectrum is growing and we are seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our team!

The System Safety Engineer will play a key role in leading, managing, and facilitating system safety activities ensuring that risks are systematically identified and managed throughout the design of complex products during programmatic milestones, product developments and product deliveries. The role requires strong analytical thinking, an ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, and to be a strong communicator in both technical and non-technical capacities. The System Safety Engineer will lead System Safety Working Groups (SSWG) through system safety tasks prescribed by MIL-STD-882E, including conducting and facilitating hazard analysis sessions and generating Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), and Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA). You’ll have the ability to shape safety cases, drive innovation to influence design integrity across major programs, and champion impactful initiatives for continuous improvement.

Explore GeoSpectrum’s Story

GeoSpectrum Technologies is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures state of the art underwater acoustic components, transducers and integrated end-to-end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. GeoSpectrum is known for its innovation and designing leading-edge products.

With clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we’re proud of delivering reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers.

GeoSpectrum was founded in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and continues to grow after three decades of engineering. Our company’s core values are woven into the fabric of our work, commitment to employee engagement, and client service.

Responsibilities

Act as the Program Safety Manager on Program Engineering Teams.

Lead the System Safety Working Group through PHA, FHA, SSHA and all associated activities.

Utilize recognized hazard analysis techniques (e.g., What-If, Fault Tree Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) to support the creation of robust safety documentation.

Author internal and customer-facing system safety deliverables.

Be present as a safety authority through internal and external program milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, FAT, etc.).

Support with the identification and generation of product safety requirements.

Act as a mentor/safety lead for Custom Solutions Teams.

Provide Technical Program Management with advice and methods for capturing safety in the design of custom designed solutions.

Serve as safety technical lead during internal program milestones (PDR, CDR, FAT, etc.).

Develop, mature, and maintain the GTI System Safety Program.

Become familiar with MIL-STD-882E and the requirements from the standard that should drive our approach to System Safety.

Update current GTI program procedures to reflect the requirements of MIL-STD-882E and apply updates in the management of the safety progress on new programs.

Stay up to date on developments with MIL-STD-882 and any other industry safety standards that may impact or improve the work conducted within a program.

Identify and propose to management, additional resources (both personnel and tooling) to support the execution of the safety program.

Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Chemical, or related field) or equivalent career experience.

Knowledge and hands-on experience within hazard analysis, risk assessment, and safety management frameworks.

Experience working with safety standards that define approaches for risk management of processes.

Experience with MIL-STD-882 would be considered an asset.

Security Requirements

All candidates must be eligible to apply for and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances

GeoSpectrum’s Culture and Benefits

Watch our company video to get to know us! Visit www.geospectrum.ca.

We take pride in fostering a workplace that based on professional relationships, innovation and continuous improvement, and agile.  Our employees work together in a collaborative, cross-functional approach.  Enjoy having fun at work? Our social community is second to none! Our leadership team encourages our people to contribute their ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.

We offer:

Competitive salary based on experience

Work-life balance with core hours

Paid Time Off

Employee-Family Assistance Program

Group Plan Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

RRSP matching

Corporate Discounts and perks

Career development opportunities

Monthly social activities

Professional Development and training

Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

Apply Today

While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at
[email protected].