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Join a high-impact mission supporting the U.S. Army as a Senior Missile Safety Engineer, where your expertise will shape the safety and reliability of next-generation missile systems designed to protect national security and push the boundaries of aerospace innovation.\nIn this pivotal role, you’ll be embedded in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment-guiding advanced missile systems from concept to combat readiness. From blueprint to battlefield, you’ll lead the charge in hazard analysis, risk mitigation, and compliance with Department of Defense safety standards, ensuring every launch is flawless and every system battle-ready.\nDescription of Responsibilities for the Safety Engineer:\nLead system safety engineering activities across all phases of missile system development and integration.\nPerform and document hazard analyses including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA).\nEnsure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable DoD and Army safety standards.\nDevelop and maintain Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), Safety Verification Plans, and Risk Acceptance documentation.\nCollaborate with design, test, and integration teams to embed safety requirements into system architecture and operational concepts.\nSupport Safety Release processes for test events, including live-fire and flight testing.\nInterface with Army safety boards, review panels, and Joint Weapon Safety Working Groups.\nLead root cause analysis and corrective action planning for safety-related incidents or anomalies.\nMentor junior safety engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of safety engineering practices.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the Safety Engineer:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.\n8+ years of experience in system safety engineering, preferably in missile or defense systems.\nStrong working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, DoDI 5000.02/5000.88, and Army safety protocols.\nExperience with explosives safety, software safety, and environmental safety integration.\nProficiency in safety analysis tools and techniques (e.g., FTA, FMEA, HAZOP).\nExcellent technical writing and communication skills.\nIn-Office and Telework schedule\nMust be able to travel (15-20%)\nMust be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.\nMust be a U.S. Citizen\nWork Environment & Physical Demands\nThis job typically operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise level. 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