RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is seeking a System Safety Engineer in Palmdale, California. The successful candidate will be assigned to develop and deliver systems safety products as required using MIL-STD-882 as guidance. Essential Functions: • Assist in aircraft manufacturing and system testing. • Flight line experience or working around aircraft and systems • Understanding aircraft systems and processes • Reviews product systems, associated support equipment and facilities, functional specifications and operations, and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems. • Independently analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system design, equipment and procedures to control or eliminate hazards. • Develops safety documents as required to support customer and test/operational range requirements. • Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program. • Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and corrective actions. • Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM and 3 years of engineering experience. • Must have a U.S Government Secret Clearance to Start • Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance • Ability to obtain and retain Special Program access is required as condition of continued employment • Willing to work various shifts based on the business needs. • Able to work non-standard hours and multiple shifts on a part-time basis. Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required. • Experience working around aircraft and systems within a manufacturing and test environment • Experience in System Safety Engineering practices in accordance with MIL-STD-882 • Process/contract compliance (e.g. DCMA1 8210.1) Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum of 6 years of direct experience in a System Safety related capacity. • Conducting system safety hazard analyses (i.e., PHA, FHA, SHA, SSHA, O&SHA) • Implementing/developing Safety Analysis plans/reports (i.e., SSPP, SAR) • Using a Hazard Tracking System (HTS) • Implementing/developing of Test Hazard Analysis for flight test activities (AFTCI 91-202) • Experience with facility requirements for aircraft operations (NAS 3306) • Familiar with Air Force processes for mishap prevention, notification, investigation, and reporting (DoDI 6055.07, AFI 91-202, AFMAN 91-223) • Requirements of fuel system servicing and maintenance (Air Force Technical Orders 00-25-172 and 1-1-3) • General requirements of aircraft hangars (NFPA 409, UFC 4-211-01) • Environmental requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring (NFPA 70). • Flight Line experience. Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00 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.