System Safety Engineer

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Job#: 2089152

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for an Principal System Safety Engineer. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to Mike Konjoian, Account Manager, at .

Here are the details:

Position: Principal System Safety Engineer

Location: Tucson, AZ (on-site 5 days)

Project Duration: 12 months w/ possibility of extension or conversion

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance Required

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal System Safety Engineer to lead and support safety engineering efforts across complex, multi-disciplinary programs. This role is critical in ensuring our systems meet stringent safety standards throughout their lifecycle-from concept and design through production and disposal.

We value diverse skills and backgrounds. If youre passionate about safety engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze engineering hardware, electrical drawings, and schematics to assess fault tolerance, latent hazards, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Review and support operating and maintenance procedures to ensure proper administrative controls are in place.
• Collaborate across integrated product teams to eliminate hazards or implement effective safety controls.
• Develop creative solutions that enhance safety without compromising critical system performance.
• Lead safety efforts in coordination with Program Management and government authorities from program initiation through demilitarization.
• Design concise, testable safety requirements or analyze existing ones for safety compliance.
• Conduct System Safety Program and Design analyses.
• Drive improvement in underperforming safety programs and manage multiple large-scale safety initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across safety disciplines.
• Prepare and present Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for customer approval.
• Streamline safety processes and reporting across product lines for efficiency.
• Represent safety concerns at technical reviews and during safety approval processes.
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards.
• Produce internal and external reports detailing safety analyses and findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand full product architecture and design.
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience, OR
• Associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience, OR
• Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of experience, OR
• In lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Experience:
• Background in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software/Firmware Engineering, or equivalent safety engineering experience in Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical Device industries.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  

Qualifications We Value:

• Strong systems thinking and ability to influence program-wide safety strategies.
• Experience with industry System Safety Programs, particularly in DoD or Aerospace sectors.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and project management capabilities.
• STEM degree preferred.
• Experience working with U.S. Military programs.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.