Posting (External)Systems Safety Engineer (Ground Vehicle Systems

Systems Safety Engineer

MIL-STD-882E / Military Ground Vehicle Systems

Auburn Hills, MI

$48.00 - $72.00/Hourly

Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

We are hiring a Senior System Safety Engineer – MIL-STD-882E / Military Ground Vehicle Systems to support the development of advanced U.S. military vehicle programs. This role requires expertise in MIL-STD-882E, System Safety Engineering, ESOH, JSSSEH, hazard analysis, safety assessments, and DoD vehicle development processes while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe, compliant product designs.

Responsibilities:

• Execute System Safety Engineering activities in accordance with MIL-STD-882E throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and execute System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs) for military vehicle and defense programs.
• Identify system safety risks and collaborate with design engineers to implement effective hazard mitigation strategies.
• Perform comprehensive hazard analyses, including:
• Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA) – Task 204
• System Hazard Analysis (SHA) – Task 205
• Health Hazard Analysis (HHA) – Task 207
• Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) – Task 208
• Environmental Hazard Analysis (EHA) – Task 210
• Prepare Safety Assessment Reports (SARs) in accordance with MIL-STD-882E Task 301.
• Identify and document safety-critical software requirements in support of the system safety program.
• Execute System Software Safety activities in accordance with the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) Implementation Guide.
• Establish, implement, and manage Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) programs compliant with MIL-STD-882E.
• Author and maintain government-required safety documentation and technical reports.
• Present technical briefings, safety analyses, and project updates to customers, government representatives, and internal stakeholders.
• Support multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, development, testing, and production.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure compliance with military safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on system safety best practices and applicable military standards.
• Support domestic travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel to Europe.

Qualifications:

• US Citizenship required by Federal Law.
• Active Secret Security Clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive, or related discipline).
• Minimum 10 years of System Safety Engineering experience supporting military or defense systems.
• Extensive experience implementing MIL-STD-882E system safety processes and requirements.
• Direct experience developing and executing System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs).
• Experience conducting:
• Subsystem Hazard Analysis (Task 204)
• System Hazard Analysis (Task 205)
• Health Hazard Analysis (Task 207)
• Functional Hazard Analysis (Task 208)
• Environmental Hazard Analysis (Task 210)
• Experience preparing Safety Assessment Reports (Task 301).
• Direct experience executing System Software Safety Programs using the JSSSEH Implementation Guide.
• Experience establishing and managing Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESOH) programs.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, military standards, and defense development processes.
• Familiarity with U.S. DoD acquisition, development, and military ground vehicle programs.
• Experience authoring government safety documentation and technical reports.
• Ability to present technical information effectively to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional travel to Europe.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Computer, Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering Management, or related discipline).
• Experience supporting U.S. military ground vehicle development programs.
• Detailed knowledge of military safety standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on engineering experience supporting defense vehicle integration, testing, or fielding activities.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.