SAIC

Systems Safety Engineer

SAIC • $80K — $110K *
Middletown, RI 02842In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field; zero or more years of experience.
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain SECRET level clearance; SAIC sponsors qualified candidates.
  • Familiarity with technical standards and system safety principles, theories, and techniques.
  • Experience in conducting or reviewing safety assessments for hardware and software.
  • Experience in reviewing System Requirements documentation to identify hazards.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize risk assessment techniques for safety analysis per MIL-STD-882E.
  • Analyze hardware, software, and system interfaces to identify hazards.
  • Review System Requirements documentation for hazardous conditions and make recommendations.
  • Perform operational analyses to spot deficiencies in procedures and logistics.
  • Review safety management plans, accident data, and safety test results.
  • Prepare and update risk and safety assessment reports for formal submission.
  • Conduct reviews of safety assessments for new and modified systems.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with internal teams and government personnel.
  • Mentorship and training opportunities in Model Based Systems Engineering.
  • Exposure to safety assessment processes in military acquisition programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer at our office in Middletown, RI.

A successful candidate will work as part of a team analyzing a system to identify hazards, categorize risk, and recommend mitigations to reduce the risk of mishap occurrence. Candidates will collaborate with internal team, government personnel, and subcontractors.

Job Duties:
  • Utilizing quantitative and qualitative risk assessment techniques to perform safety analysis in accordance with MIL-STD-882E and other guidance.
  • Analysis of hardware, software, firmware, and system interfaces to identify hazards to personnel, equipment, and the environment, to include supplemental analysis techniques such as fault tree analyses, failure modes and hazardous effects analyses, and sneak circuit analyses.
  • Review System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations to system design in collaboration with program staff.
  • Performing operational analyses and studies to identify potential deficiencies in operating procedures, handling procedures, stowage or other logistics phases.
  • Reviewing and analyzing system safety management and program plans, safety analyses, accident and incident data, mishap investigation reports, safety test plans and results, and other ESOH related data.
  • Preparing or updating risk assessment reports, safety assessment reports, and presentation materials for formal submission.
  • Conducting or reviewing safety assessment of new, updated, and/or modified hardware and software, waivers, and exemption requests.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in engineering or a technical-related field and/or zero (0) or more years experience.
  • Candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain SECRET level clearance. SAIC will sponsor qualified candidates for a security clearance.
  • Familiarity in the use and application of technical standards and system safety principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
  • Familiarity conducting and/or reviewing safety assessment of hardware, software, waivers, and exception requests.
  • Familiarity reviewing System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions to make recommendations as needed.

Preferred Experience
  • Basic understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), particularly using Cameo Systems Modeler, or a willingness to learn; formal training and mentorship will be provided for the right candidate
  • Basic understanding of or exposure to Systems Engineering principles and practices, or a demonstrated willingness to develop that knowledge in a hands-on professional environment
  • Basic familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), or an eagerness to learn and apply these standards under the guidance of experienced safety professionals
  • Experience supporting Navy, Army, or Air Force acquisition programs
  • Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in a systems engineering or safety-related discipline is a plus


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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