Minimum of 12 years of industry experience as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent engineering background
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
Deep experience with safety-critical hardware and software systems in the defense or aerospace industry, with a preference for Weapon Systems, Aircraft, UAS, Maritime, Space or Rotorcraft
Expert-level knowledge of MIL-STD-882E and other relevant safety standards
Demonstrated experience establishing System Safety Engineering frameworks across multiple products or programs, including early-stage Design for Safety and Hazard Analysis
Expert background in safety analysis techniques including FTA, FHA, SCFTA, and FMECA
Experience with requirements decomposition for Safety at the system-of-systems level
Failure investigation/analysis experience with a proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence
Extensive Design Review experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confident presentation skills across all levels of leadership, including executives and external stakeholders
Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance