Systems Engineer Stf - E4; System Safety

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You will be the System Safety Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missilesand Fire Control (MFC).Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the United States and allied militaries.

You will be the System Safety Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missilesand Fire Control (MFC).Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the United States and allied militaries.

As the System Safety Engineer, you will lead safety‑analysis efforts across the entire product line and its subsystems.

You will partner with systems, software, and training engineers to embed safety into architecture, use‑cases, and software designs.

You will also mentor junior engineers, guiding them in the System Safety discipline while working independently with minimal oversight.

• Conducting hazard analyses and safety assessments in full compliance with MIL‑STD‑882 and contractual requirements.
• Developing and maintaining safety documentation, reports, and deliverables for customers and government stakeholders.
• Recommending safety‑focused design features, controls, training, and procedures that eliminate or mitigate identified hazards.
• Performing software safety analyses, creating safety cases, and supporting verification & validation activities.
• Collaborating with systems and software engineering to define safe architectures, use‑cases, and operational concepts.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to early‑career System Safety Engineers.
• Acting as a subject‑matter expert during design reviews, risk assessments, and customer briefings.
• Continuously monitoring emerging safety standards and best practices to keep the team at the forefront of safety engineering.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Dallas, TX. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an engineering discipline
• Experience developing and implementing a System Safety Program IAW MIL-STD-882
• Developing and evaluating system safety requirements
• Familiarity with implementing a Software Safety Program IAW AOP-52 and DoD guidelines
• Proficient knowledge of MIL-STD-882 and its associated analyses
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to make formal presentations to large groups
• Interacts well in a team atmosphere with engineers, suppliers, program managers and customers
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

• Experience supporting independent government Safety Review Boards
• Knowledge of Human Factors Engineering
• Familiarity with missile and launcher systems
• Secret clearance with current…