System Safety Engineer

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

Principal System Safety Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site)Job Type: Contractor or Contract-to-Hire (W-2)
Clearance: Secret or above
Pay: $160,000 - $180,000 annually with full Government benefits package

Overview

Seeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to lead and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs in support of defense system development and sustainment. This role will involve coordinating across integrated product teams and interfacing with customer safety representatives to achieve program safety approval through established Safety Review Boards.

The selected engineer will apply in-depth knowledge of safety engineering principles throughout the program lifecycle — from concept and design to production, fielding, and demilitarization.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs.

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Perform System Safety Program tasks and analyses, or customer-approved equivalents, ensuring full compliance with program and government standards.

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Coordinate with customer safety representatives to gain approval from appropriate Safety Review Board authorities.

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Collaborate across integrated product teams and program lines to eliminate hazards or implement effective safety controls.

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Work with Program Management and government approval authorities from startup through production and disposal.

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Conduct and document hazard analyses, design analyses, and system safety reviews.

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Prepare and present safety briefings during technical reviews and formal safety approval processes.

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Interpret and apply system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards to safety engineering activities.

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Develop and deliver internal and customer reports summarizing system safety findings, test results, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

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Minimum 8 years of relevant Systems or Safety Engineering experience.

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Experience in one or more of the following:

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System Safety Engineering

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Systems Engineering

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Software or Firmware Engineering

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Electrical Engineering

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Equivalent Safety Engineering roles.

Desired Qualifications

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Experience in Command and Control systems and/or Weapon Combat systems.

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Prior experience supporting DoD System Safety Programs.

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Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.

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Ability to analyze complex problems using available data, research materials, and systems engineering principles.

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Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.

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Proven interpersonal and project management skills, including experience leading or directing system safety personnel.

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Master’s degree in a STEM discipline preferred.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.