Principal​/Sr. Principal Safety Systems Engineer – Level 3 or - R10223026

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Safety Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. The role is 100% onsite and requires a top‑secret clearance with access to DoD programs. The position can be filled at a Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer or a Level 4 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer.

It is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel: 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. Our pioneering spirit has driven many technological advancements— from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and lunar landings. We look for bold thinkers who bring curiosity, cognitive diversity, and an eagerness to innovate.

• Review product designs, support equipment, facilities, functional specifications, and operations, and establish safety requirements for assigned systems.
• Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design, equipment, and procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Develop safety documents to support customer and test/operational range requirements.
• Interface with engineers to validate safety controls and gather verification evidence.
• Support operational safety activities during manufacturing, integration, test, and launch.
• Participate in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assist in identification of causes and corrective actions.
• Evaluate the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other design and development aspects to ensure cost‑effective programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience, OR
• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience, OR
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of Engineering/Systems Safety experience.
• System Engineering background with System Safety experience.
• Active DOD Top Secret clearance and a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years; ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience, OR
• Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience, OR
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 4+ years of Engineering/Systems Safety experience.
• System Engineering background with System Safety experience.
• Active DOD Top Secret clearance and a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years; ability to obtain and maintain active SCI access.

• Experience performing PHA, SSHA, THA, and integrating updates into HTS and SAR.
• Experience developing SSPP, HMMP, and EHA.
• Experience developing MSPSP, GOP, and DRP.
• Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑882E, SSCMAN 91‑710, AFI 91‑202.
• Familiarity with Fed/Cal OSHA Standards.
• Experience on space or laser programs.
• Experience leading a System Safety team.
• Experience with DoD safety programs.
• Experience performing System Safety across all program phases.
• Experience providing safety oversight during integration, test, assembly, and hardware movement.
• Extensive technical expertise in System Safety and related disciplines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems using ingenuity.
• Independent work capability.
• Leadership of major program completion.
• Active DOD Top Secret clearance with SCI access at time of application and prior to start date.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible schedules (e.g., 9/80 week).

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