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System Safety Engineer

Waltonen
Sterling, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/27/2026

Waltonen Engineering is actively seeking a System Safety Engineer to join our team!
 

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate customer requirements for System Safety and determine vehicle compliance.
  • Conduct System Safety analyses to support safety mitigation recommendations for design solutions and design changes. Document analysis reports and recommendation.
  • Support System Engineering Department in development of the System Specification Document - Safety requirement management – definition, connectivity, traceability, validation.
  • Create Hazard Tracking System (HTS) and Preliminary and Functional Hazard Analysis (PHA & FHA) - as required, to determine compliance to contract and/or System Specification Document. Add other documents as necessary.
  • Generate, as required, System Safety reports to be submitted to the Customer.
  • Manage end to end traceability of the Hazards mitigations for the assigned systems.
  • Create and manage Human/System Interface Databases, Hazard Logs, Risk Registers and
  • CUI
  • Work with the HW and SW engineers identifying Safety hazards and mitigation strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Only U.S. Citizens may be considered.
  • Degree in any of the system-related disciplines or equivalent.
  • Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, other engineering will also be considered.
  • Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience; fewer years will be considered with an advanced degree.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Must be able to meet Anthropometric Size Requirements for confined space.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance.
  • Experience in Cameo.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional certification in Human Factors / Ergonomics (e.g., CCCPE, BCPE) desired.
  • Experience in Human Factors/Ergonomics and System Safety in product design.
  • Familiarity with User Centered Design philosophy and approaches.
  • Experience with safety and HFE related Military Standards (e.g., MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-764, MIL-STD-1472) preferred.
  • Able to construct and update Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Event Tree Analyses (ETA).
  • An understanding of Functional Failure Analysis.
  • Government experience is highly beneficial due to the knowledge required for handling, processing, storing, and marking documents.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
  • Vacation and Holiday pay.
  • Employer matching 401K.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs).
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance.
  • Employee Referral Program.
  • Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs.
  • Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons.

Who are we?

Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

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