Zone 5 Technologies

Senior System Safety Engineer IV/V

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$135k-$165kDetected 61 days ago

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About the role

If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.
This role focuses on system safety architecture, data-driven analysis, comprehensive documentation, and test planning for safety verification.
You will engage directly with customer counterparts on System Safety Reviews and Panels including THAR (Technical Hazard Assessment Review) and NNMSB (Nuclear Navy Material and Safety Board).

Develop and maintain System Safety Program Plan and safety architecture documentation
Lead Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and System Safety Assessments
Identify, document, and manage hazards, risks, and mitigation measures throughout the lifecycle
Draft System Safety Analysis Reports and maintain traceability between safety requirements, hazards, and mitigations
Lead Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis (SCFTA) and support HAZOP/ETA activities
Develop technical documentation including safety standards, specifications, procedures, and user guides
Create and execute test plans for safety verification and validation
Lead development of Built-In Test (BIT) plans and support Qualification Test Plan development
Lead and participate in THAR, NNMSB, and other customer System Safety Reviews and Panels
Support milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR, MRR) representing system safety

7+ years as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent safety-critical engineering role
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics
Expertise with MIL-STD-882E and military safety standards
Experience creating and executing test plans for safety verification
Failure investigation with proven corrective action implementation
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system.

Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
4 weeks of paid time off each year

Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Serve as primary point of contact with customers on system safety matters
Present safety analysis findings, risk postures, and mitigation strategies to customers
Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you.

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