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Actalent

Systems Safety Engineer

Olathe, KS · Hybrid

$90K - $140K/yr

Systems Safety Engineer We are seeking a full-time Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 for our locations in New Century, KS or Wichita, KS. In this role, you will lead the aircraft system safety assessment ...

Actalent

Systems Safety Engineer

Olathe, KS · Hybrid

$90K - $140K/yr

Systems Safety Engineer We are seeking a full-time Aircraft Systems Engineer 2 for our locations in New Century, KS or Wichita, KS. In this role, you will lead the aircraft system safety assessment ...

Wisk Aero

Staff Systems Safety Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$167K - $208K/yr

The goal of a Systems Safety Engineer at Wisk is to accurately assess risk to inform decision-making and ensure an appropriate level of safety for autonomous aircraft systems. You will be part of the ...

Lockheed Martin

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Liverpool, NY · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

As a System Safety Engineer, you will be part of a team of experienced safety and specialty engineers working on various missile launching system programs. Your primary responsibility will be to ...

Wisk

Staff Systems Safety Engineer

Mountain View, CA

$167K - $208K/yr

The goal of a Systems Safety Engineer at Wisk is to accurately assess risk to inform decision-making and ensure an appropriate level of safety for autonomous aircraft systems. You will be part of the ...

Textron

Systems Safety Engineer III

Hunt Valley, MD · On-site

As a system safety engineer on our team, you'll work in a dynamic environment supporting comprehensive system safety programs across a diverse portfolio, which may include radar systems, unmanned ...

Leonardo DRS

Systems Safety Engineer II

Bridgeton, MO · On-site

$72K - $94K/yr

The Systems Safety Engineer will assist in leading contractual and rapid prototyping programs in accordance with the latest version of MIL-STD-882, Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) 385-17 ...

MAGNIX USA INC

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Everett, WA · On-site

$145K - $205K/yr

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Safety Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Certification and Airworthiness department, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of ...

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How much do freelance systems safety engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance systems safety engineer in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Systems Safety Engineer vs Freelance Safety Analyst?

AspectFreelance Systems Safety EngineerFreelance Safety Analyst
CertificationsISO 26262, IEC 61508, PE certificationsISO 45001, OSHA certifications, safety auditing credentials
Work EnvironmentEngineering projects, safety system design, risk assessmentsData analysis, safety audits, compliance reviews
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, industrial systemsManufacturing, construction, healthcare

Freelance Systems Safety Engineers focus on designing and implementing safety systems in engineering environments, requiring technical certifications and engineering expertise. Freelance Safety Analysts primarily conduct safety audits and analyze data to ensure compliance, often with certifications in safety standards. While both roles aim to improve safety, their tasks and environments differ significantly.

How do Freelance Systems Safety Engineers typically manage client communications and project expectations across multiple contracts?

As a Freelance Systems Safety Engineer, clear and consistent communication with clients is essential, especially when juggling multiple projects. Freelancers often establish regular check-ins, provide status updates, and set realistic timelines to ensure transparency. Using project management tools and detailed documentation helps align expectations and track deliverables. Building strong client relationships and proactively managing scope changes are key to maintaining trust and ensuring successful project outcomes.

What does a Freelance Systems Safety Engineer do?

A Freelance Systems Safety Engineer evaluates and manages the safety aspects of complex systems, ensuring that potential hazards are identified, assessed, and mitigated throughout the system’s lifecycle. They work independently or contractually with organizations across industries like aerospace, automotive, or energy to develop safety plans, conduct risk analyses, and ensure compliance with industry safety standards. Their responsibilities often include safety audits, documentation, and providing recommendations to improve system safety. As freelancers, they typically manage multiple projects and clients, offering flexibility and specialized expertise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Freelance Systems Safety Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Systems Safety Engineer, you need a solid background in systems engineering, risk assessment, and safety standards, often supported by a degree in engineering and experience in safety-critical industries. Familiarity with tools like FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and knowledge of standards such as IEC 61508 or MIL-STD-882, as well as certifications like Certified Safety Professional (CSP), are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and project management skills help you effectively identify hazards and communicate safety solutions to clients. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure robust safety practices, compliance, and client satisfaction in complex engineering environments.
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Staff Systems Safety Engineer

Staff Systems Safety Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 355 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

113th of 534 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Safety Engineer with the ability to obtain a security clearance to work with our Specialty Engineering Team out of Woodland Hills, CA. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation. This is an exciting, challenging and specialized role for a talented, energized and innovative individual who wants to pursue growth in Systems Safety Engineering. This is fully onsite position located in Woodland Hills, CA working a 9/80 schedule.
What You'll get to Do:
  • Apply knowledge, methodologies, and principles of safety engineering as defined in MIL-STD-882 and software safety engineering as outlined in the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH).
  • Support development and certification of systems and software to DO-178/DO-254 Standards
  • Prepare System Safety Engineering analysis and Generate documents in accordance with MIL-STD-882E including PHAs, FHAs, SHAs/SSHAs, Bent Pin Analyses, Fault Tree Analyses, and Software System Safety Analyses.
  • Identify system safety issues, propose solutions and ensure appropriate action is taken to mitigate safety issues
  • Develop, review, update and approve System Safety Artifacts and System Safety Requirements
  • Document hazards using a closed-loop Hazard Tracking System
  • Communicate project status to the CAM and IPT Lead as required.

This position is contingent on program award.
Basic Qualifications Staff Systems Safety Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline plus 12 years of relevant experience; Master's degree in STEM discipline plus 10 years of relevant experience; PhD. in STEM discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply system safety engineering principles in accordance with MIL-STD-882 and analyses such as preliminary hazard analyses, function/system/subsystem hazard analyses, fault tree analyses, software system safety analyses and safety assessment reports.
  • Experience using DO-178, DO-254 or JSSSEH for design development.
  • Ability to analyze, recommend, and drive safety into system design, equipment, and procedures to mitigate or eliminate hazards.
  • Ability to develop, review, update and approve system safety artifacts and system safety requirements.
  • Understanding of requirements development, system/software architecture, hardware/software design, software code implementation, test, verification, and validation.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of leadership and customers.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
  • Ability to work full-time onsite at the Woodland Hills, CA facility.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with requirements tools such as DOORS, Cameo, PLM Systems, Safety and Reliability tools such as PTC Windchill Quality Solutions, Agile software tools, JIRA, and/or Confluence.
  • Led a team in software safety processes in Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase.
  • Extensive expertise in the application of Military systems safety and process standards and their Industry equivalent such as: MIL-STD-882, DO-178B/C, DO-248, DO-254, ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-HDBK-516C, etc.
  • Experience in Agile and with Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience with generating or reviewing Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) or experience with FMEA.
  • Possess active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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