System Safety Engineer Level 3/4

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a System Safety Engineer to join the talented Advanced Weapons team in Northridge, CA. In this role, you will work on-site to develop next‐generation solutions that protect technology for our nation’s warfighters. You will support programs defining and architecting secured missile weapon systems, performing system safety analysis, risk assessments, and contributing to hazard investigations. Relocation assistance may be available and the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform system safety analysis for military weapon systems and lead hazard assessments.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to define and architect secured missile weapon systems.
• Participate in risk assessments, hazard documentation, and safety investigations.
• Develop, review, update, and approve system safety artifacts and documents.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure adherence to MIL-STD-882E and other military safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or relevant field) with 5+ years (Principal) or 9+ years (Sr. Principal) of related experience.
• Extensive experience applying MIL-STD-882E for safety analysis, including developing safety documentation (e.g., SSPP, PHA, FHA, SHA/SuSHA, FTA, SAR).
• Solid background in electrical circuit design and hazard tracking systems.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
• U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit schematics and experience with implementing and testing software safety requirements.
• Experience in the design of missile systems and familiarity with military system safety standards (e.g., RCC 319, AFSPCMAN 91-710, ASTM, ANSI, NEC, NFPA).
• Possession of an active DoD Security Clearance (completed investigation within the last 5 years) is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Primary Salary Range of $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 and Secondary Salary Range of $137,400.00 - $206,000.00, with potential adjustments based on experience, education, and market conditions.
• Overtime eligibility, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and annual bonus programs that reward individual contributions.
• A variety of benefits including health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, and company-paid holidays.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous vacation and personal time off policies.