System Safety Engineer or Principal System Safety Engineer

About

Northrop Grumman's mission is to provide innovative systems that change people’s lives around the world today and for generations to come. Our employees are at the forefront of many technological advancements—ranging from the first flight across the Atlantic to stealth bombers and lunar landings. We’re looking for individuals with bold ideas and a pioneering spirit to join us in inventing the future while enjoying the journey. Our culture fosters intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a commitment to bringing your authentic self to work.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates will be confirmed after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a proactive System Safety Engineer or Principal System Safety Engineer to join our talented team in Melbourne, Florida. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, transparent, and empowered, focused on team success, continuous learning, and ownership of work products.

Responsibilities

• Apply safety engineering methodologies as outlined in MIL-STD-882 and the Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH).
• Evaluate complex aviation systems and software designs to identify hazards, categorize risks, establish safety requirements, and develop mitigations.
• Independently analyze and recommend safety criteria in system design and procedures to eliminate hazards.
• Work collaboratively with design teams to execute MIL-STD-882E hazard analyses.
• Prepare and review technical documentation related to system safety and Airworthiness Certification as per MIL-HDBK-516.
• Review Test Plans and Procedures to verify safety requirements and assess potential hazards.
• Conduct safety analyses following MIL-STD-882.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• System Safety Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of professional experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Principal System Safety Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of professional experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and program access as required.
• Experience with military/civil system and software safety processes (MIL-STD-882E, ARP4671) and related assurance processes (DO-178C/DO-254).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with requirements tools like DOORS, Cameo, and Safety and Reliability tools such as PTC Windchill Quality Solutions, Agile software tools, JIRA, FISHEYE, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of military system safety standards like MIL-STD-882 and industry equivalents (DO-178B/C, DO-248, DO-254, ARP-4754, ARP-4761, MIL-HDBK-516C).
• Experience in flight test engineering, software systems integration, and software test engineering.
• Background in system safety and military aviation.
• Experience in hardware/software integration.

Salary Information

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Salary offers will be based on a number of factors including the job responsibilities, candidate experience, and current market conditions. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for additional compensation, such as overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman also provides a variety of benefits, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Clearance Required for Start: Yes
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

The application period for this position is estimated to last 20 days from the posting date but may vary based on business needs.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with government clearance and certain restricted roles.