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System Safety Engineer Sr - Level 3

Marietta, Georgia

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 685499BR Date posted: Mar. 10, 2025
Description:The selected candidate will support System Safety Engineering efforts for (Air Mobility and Maritime Missions / Advanced Development Programs) aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing:

The candidate will support System Safety Program Plan development and execution.

• Position requires performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation and control using quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques typically used in the design of aircraft weapon systems and sustainment activities. Typical System Safety Analyses performed include Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Software Hazard Analysis (SWHA), and others.

• The candidate should be capable of performing qualitative and quantitative hazard analyses to conduct risk assessments and trade studies needed to evaluate and optimize design choices and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate safety hazards.

• This position requires extensive interface and coordination of system safety activities with design teams, suppliers, internal management and external customers.

• The candidate should also have an understanding of adjacent disciplines for efficient collaboration and trade-offs supporting all program objectives.


Who You Are:

This is considered a journeyman position within the system safety discipline.

What’s In It For You:

This role is full time onsite and we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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.


Further Information About This Opportunity:

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

This position is located in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related engineering degree.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally

Experience leading projects and teams
Desired Skills:
Experience with and knowledge of System and Software Safety analyses, standards, and tools

"Military or civilian flight experience
Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754
Knowledge of DO-178 and DO-254
Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes
Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matters
Experience with military or government programs
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods
Model-based system engineering (MBSE) training or experience
Experience leading a project or team
Experience working with international customers and suppliers
Experience with communicating cross-functionally
Full life-cycle experience with system and software safety analyses, standards, and tools
Ability to operate autonomously with minimal direction from senior management
Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams in the resolution of highly complex issues, including direct interaction with senior leadership within company and customer organizations and a demonstrated ability to deal with complex and challenging customer and supplier relationships
Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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