Engineer System Safety

Location: Escondido, CA

Salary: $80.00 USD Hourly – $110.00 USD Hourly

Description:

Location: San Diego, CA

We are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Safety Engineer to join our team and contribute to mission‑critical programs in a rapidly evolving global security environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge technologies and systems that enable strategic planning and operational excellence. You will play a key role in ensuring system safety across complex, multi‑domain platforms while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in system safety for assigned programs.
• Develop and deliver safety documentation, including:
• System Safety Hazard Assessments (SSHA)
• Safety Assessment Reports (SAR)
• Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP)
• Operating and Support Hazard Analyses (O&SHA)
• Manage and mitigate hazards identified during design, operation, and maintenance phases.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, quality assurance, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain and update System Safety Program Plans.
• Conduct technical risk analysis and participate in airworthiness reviews.
• Facilitate System Safety Working Groups and promote best practices across programs.
• Provide guidance and training on system safety processes and methodologies.
• Perform independent safety analyses and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

• Education & Experience:
• Senior Principal Level: 5 years with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, OR 3 years with a Master’s degree, OR PhD with relevant experience.
• Principal Level: 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, OR 6 years with a Master’s degree, OR 4 years with a PhD.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification standards and system safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882, ARP
  4761).
• Proficiency in system safety tools and techniques, including Fault Tree Analysis.
• Experience in risk analysis and proposal development (Basis of Estimates).
• Ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.

• Experience in Safety Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Airworthiness.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Contact: This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Please apply with us today!