Systems / Software Safety Engineer
Waypoint Human Capital, Huntsville, AL, United States
Position Title
Systems / Software Safety Engineer
Position Type:
Full-time, On-Site
Location:
Huntsville, AL
Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance
Travel:
Up to 25%
Description
Waypoint’s client is seeking a Systems / Software Safety Engineer to support the development and implementation of system safety programs within a defense environment. This role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating hazards across the system lifecycle while ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
The selected candidate will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support safety analysis, documentation, and risk mitigation efforts across a portfolio of mission-critical systems.
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of system safety programs in accordance with MIL-STD-882E.
Assist in conducting and documenting hazard analyses, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of system risks.
Support development and tracking of mitigation strategies following the system safety design order of precedence.
Develop safety documentation, including Safety Assessment Reports, risk assessments, and root cause analyses.
Assist in evaluating system designs to ensure compliance with safety requirements across the lifecycle.
Support hazard tracking and risk management activities for system safety programs.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety considerations into system development efforts.
Participate in safety reviews, testing activities, and analysis efforts.
Required
Active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Safety, or related discipline).
0–3 years of relevant experience in systems or software safety engineering.
Basic knowledge of system safety principles, regulations, and hazard mitigation techniques.
Experience conducting risk analysis, preferably within weapons systems or defense environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work on-site in Huntsville, AL (or relocate).
Desired
Experience applying MIL-STD-882E in system safety programs.
Experience supporting Agile development, MBSE, or Air and Missile Defense systems.
Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Cameo, or MagicDraw.
Experience supporting DoD or defense-related programs.
Experience participating in system safety reviews and testing environments.
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Systems / Software Safety Engineer
Position Type:
Full-time, On-Site
Location:
Huntsville, AL
Clearance:
Active Secret Clearance
Travel:
Up to 25%
Description
Waypoint’s client is seeking a Systems / Software Safety Engineer to support the development and implementation of system safety programs within a defense environment. This role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating hazards across the system lifecycle while ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-882E safety standards.
The selected candidate will work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to support safety analysis, documentation, and risk mitigation efforts across a portfolio of mission-critical systems.
Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of system safety programs in accordance with MIL-STD-882E.
Assist in conducting and documenting hazard analyses, including identification, assessment, and mitigation of system risks.
Support development and tracking of mitigation strategies following the system safety design order of precedence.
Develop safety documentation, including Safety Assessment Reports, risk assessments, and root cause analyses.
Assist in evaluating system designs to ensure compliance with safety requirements across the lifecycle.
Support hazard tracking and risk management activities for system safety programs.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety considerations into system development efforts.
Participate in safety reviews, testing activities, and analysis efforts.
Required
Active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Safety, or related discipline).
0–3 years of relevant experience in systems or software safety engineering.
Basic knowledge of system safety principles, regulations, and hazard mitigation techniques.
Experience conducting risk analysis, preferably within weapons systems or defense environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work on-site in Huntsville, AL (or relocate).
Desired
Experience applying MIL-STD-882E in system safety programs.
Experience supporting Agile development, MBSE, or Air and Missile Defense systems.
Experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Cameo, or MagicDraw.
Experience supporting DoD or defense-related programs.
Experience participating in system safety reviews and testing environments.
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