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SAIC is seeking a System Safety Engineer to provide critical safety engineering analysis and support for the Submarine Launched Cruise Missile - Nuclear (SLCM-N) development program. This advanced role involves integrating safety principles across the entire Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition lifecycle while adhering toMIL-STD-882Eguidelines. The selected candidate will contribute to the design, development, and deployment phases of this next-generation weapons system, focusing on subsystem or whole-system safety, as required.

This role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders while also maintaining oversight of vendor activities. The candidate will work in a high-priority national defense environment, enabling safe and effective execution of a program critical to U.S. defense capabilities.

Note: The position supports remote, onsite, or hybrid work at NSWC Crane Division or DC Washington Naval Yard.

• Conduct safety engineering analyses, including but not limited to Preliminary Hazard Analyses (PHAs), System Hazard Analyses (SHAs), and Software Hazard Analyses (SOHAs).
• Perform hazard identification, risk assessments, and mitigation planning to ensure compliance withMIL-STD-882E.
• Develop safety requirements for subsystems such as mechanical components, software systems, and electrical designs.
• Provide oversight and guidance for safety-related tasks performed by vendors and subcontractors to ensure alignment with program goals.

• Integrate safety considerations across all stages of the DoD acquisition lifecycle: concept development, system design, production, testing, fielding, and sustainment.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure safety requirements are fully addressed during system architecture development.
• Apply industry best practices such asModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)using tools likeCAMEOand/or requirements management tools likeDOORS.

• Prepare and maintain documentation of hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safety test results for program-level reviews.
• Deliver comprehensive safety engineering reports and presentations to internal stakeholders and DoD leadership.
• Create technical documentation for weapon systems safety certification and approval.

• Support program safety reviews, audits, and field evaluations to assess compliance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with acquisition teams to ensure adherence to DoD policy on lifecycle safety.
• Provide recommendations for programmatic improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) inengineering,physics, ormathematics. Relevant disciplines include:
  • Systems Engineering(preferred for lifecycle safety integration).
  • Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering(preferred for vehicle/system component safety).
  • Electrical/Computer Engineering(preferred for control systems and radar designs).
  • Software Engineering(preferred for safety-critical software and autonomy systems).
  • Industrial Engineering(preferred for process/risk management).

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in system safety analysis, hazard/risk assessments, or lifecycle safety engineering roles.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• Interim clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a secret clearance.SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
• Strong working knowledge ofMIL-STD-882E (DoD Standard Practice for System Safety), including its application in system acquisition processes.
• Hands-on experience with MBSE tools likeCAMEOor requirements management tools such asDOORSis highly valued.
• Expertise in safety standards, hazard analysis, and mitigation techniques.
• Demonstrated capability intechnical writing, including system safety documentation and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition processes or equivalent training (e.g.,ACQ 101).
• Proficiency in tools such asMicrosoft Office Suiteandmodeling/simulation software.

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• Specialized training insystem safety engineeringor advanced DoD acquisition safety coursework is highly desirable.

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.