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We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.\nThis role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!\nAbout This Role\nWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled System Safety Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the systems safety engineering efforts and supporting the development of complex military systems. Your expertise and technical knowledge will be crucial in ensuring the successful design, integration, and implementation of cutting-edge defense technologies. As a key member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our military customers.\nResponsibilities\nWe believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:\nWorking as part of a multidisciplined team during the development phase of complex systems that require critical safety controls\n\nExecuting system safety and software safety programs including analyzing explosive, mechanical, electrical, and software systems for hazards\n\nDeveloping system safety architectures and oversight of implementation and verification of hazard mitigations at both system and subsystem levels while assuring compliance with other key system performance requirements\n\nWho We Are\nTextron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. 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Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!\n- Flexible Work Schedules\n- Education Assistance\n- Career Development & Training Opportunities\n- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)\n- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding\n- Paid Parental Leave\nAre you a Military Veteran?\nTextron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.\nQualifications\nB.S. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or other relevant engineering discipline with 9+ years of relevant experience\n\nDemonstrated ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings\nDemonstrated ability to understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and understand circuit and interface failure modes that could lead to a hazard\nDemonstrated ability to understand software and data interfaces to assess potential failure modes that could lead to a hazard\nDemonstrated experience (or interest in specializing/learning system safety) in the following areas is a plus:\nPerform hazard analyses on mechanical, electrical, and software systemsAOP-52 Software Safety Design and Assessment of Munition-Related Computing Systems\nU.S. Army Fuze Safety Review Board (AFSRB) and Ignition System Safety Review Board (ISSRB)\nMIL-STD-882E System Safety, MIL-STD-1316F Safety Criteria for Fuze Design\n\nAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance\n\nHow We Care\nAt Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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