Systems Safety Engineer

Precise Systems is a solutions‑based company focused on innovation in support of the warfighters. Powered by our skilled workforce, we provide expert consultation on network and weapons system acquisition, maintenance, modernization, and sustainment programs with solutions in digital transformation, advanced engineering, physical sciences research, platform lifecycle support, and technical services.

Systems Safety Engineer

The selected candidate will apply engineering and management principles, criteria, and techniques to achieve acceptable mishap risk within the constraints of operational effectiveness, suitability, time, and cost throughout all phases of the system life cycle. The fundamental objective is to identify, eliminate or mitigate, and document system hazards. The role includes performing system safety analyses of hardware, firmware, and software in combat systems.

• Preparing and/or updating safety assessment and hazard assessment reports.
• Preparing, reviewing, and updating Technical Data Packages and presentation materials in support of safety review board reviews, including the Weapon System Explosive Safety Review Board (WSESRB), Software Systems Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP), and Fuse & Initiation Systems Technical Review Panel (FISTRP).
• Reviewing and analyzing system safety management and program plans, safety analyses, accident and incident data, mishap investigation reports, safety ECP plans and results, and other ESOH related data.
• Performing operational analyses and studies to identify potential deficiencies in combat systems and making specific recommendations for their resolution.
• Maintaining the Weapon Launcher System Safety Plan for developed products and systems in support of combat control systems integration of payload systems for various Navy platforms to ensure system safety guidelines are established.
• Participating, leading, and engaging in various safety planning activities to ensure compliance among various asynchronous system upgrades.
• Developing safety analyses, technical data packages, and presentations for submission to cognizant safety review boards.
• Overseeing life‑cycle system safety development.
• Participating in safety working group meetings, performing engineering, test, and analysis of complex systems, reporting hazard findings, and briefing various technical review boards as necessary.
• Conducting safety reviews of instructional documentation related to the transportation, installation/removal, operation, maintenance, and repair of undersea weapon systems and components to ensure instructions do not direct unsafe processes and contain appropriate notes, warnings, and cautions for operator safety.
• Reviewing safety aspects of top‑level requirements, analysis of alternatives, and other project or program decision aids.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.

• Three (3) years or more professional experience.
• Experience conducting system engineering analysis, system safety analysis, risk management, and/or hazard analysis.
• Experience with MIL‑STD‑882E.
• Experience working with U.S. Navy combat systems, launchers, or ammunition.
• Experience operating, maintaining, testing, or analyzing combat systems or complex mechanical or software systems.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well‑being. The benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee‑managed leave, and professional growth opportunities. Compensation for this position ranges from $85,000 to $125,000 annually, plus a total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards. Precise Systems participates in E‑Verify.

Precise Systems is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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