System Safety Manager

Description

Develop and implement integrated system safety management programs covering all lifecycle phases from concept through disposal, including requirements definition, documentation, testing, and evaluation. Establish and manage key safety program elements such as System Safety Management Plans, Hazard Tracking Systems, and System Safety Working Groups. Coordinate and oversee safety efforts across internal teams, installations, and contractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements and milestones.

Provide technical safety guidance to Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams, ensuring safety considerations are incorporated early in system development. Review hardware designs, manufacturing processes, and maintenance procedures to ensure safe and reliable system performance. Conduct safety assessments, analyze field issues, and recommend design or procedural improvements to enhance safety and usability. Evaluate engineering change proposals, waivers, and deviations for safety impacts, providing recommendations and concurrence decisions.

Participate in source selection boards, acquisition planning, and system specification reviews with a focus on safety performance and risk assessment. Develop and communicate system safety risk assessments for residual hazards and material changes. Serve as a technical representative at meetings, conferences, and cross-functional engagements to address safety issues and coordinate solutions. Maintain communication with government agencies, contractors, and operational units to disseminate safety information and resolve technical concerns.

Skills

army, leadership, military ground vehicles, safety procedures, C5

ISR, c4isr, MIL-STD 882E

Top Skills Details

army,leadership,military ground vehicles,safety procedures

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. High School Diploma/GED with 13 years of experience. Comprehensive knowledge of military ground vehicle systems, including tracked and wheeled platforms and their subsystems. Ability to work collaboratively with the government, contractors, and industry partners. Ability to analyze technical data, conduct safety evaluations, and assess risk. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs and safety standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882). Background in systems engineering, mechanical engineering, or automotive engineering. Experience supporting source selection boards or acquisition planning activities. Familiarity with hazard analysis techniques and safety risk assessment methodologies. Experience working with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) or similar organizations. Prior experience with fielded systems, failure analysis, or accident investigation.

Resident experience with ground combat platfoms. Experience supporting acquisition programs, engineering reviews, and system development processes.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $86.54/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling Heights,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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