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Lockheed Martin—Engineering & Operations

Systems Safety Engineer / Hazard Analysis

The Systems Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the products developed at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (LMMFC) and sold to the customer are safe for use. The primary job responsibility will be that of performing Hazard Analysis (Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA), Functional Hazard Analysis, Software Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis)) per MIL-STD-882 and contract requirements. Duties include:

Employ safety analysis techniques which will be performed on the engineering product

Develop System Safety for environmental compliance, prohibited materials, hazardous materials management, and pollution prevention in accordance with MIL-STD-882

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Develop, deliver and update System Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment, and Hazard Tracking database Flow down of the System Safety requirements to suppliers and audit/review of the supplier's analysis is also required. Independently analyzes and recommends safety features and controls for system design, software, training and procedures to mitigate or eliminate hazards

Perform and support the development of safety documentation to support customer and contract requirements Support the development of integrated system hazard analyses

Perform software safety tasks and activities associated with the requirements of AR 385-17. Work with systems and software engineering on architecture, Use Cases and software safety analyses

Ensure hardware and software system safety requirements are identified and documented in appropriate plans, processes and procedures

Assure the program defines and collects evidence in meeting established software safety requirements (including identification and execution/oversight of Level of Rigor testing) Prepare and deliver presentations and participates in safety review meetings, system design meetings, program engineering review and change board meetings Ensure hazard controls are properly implemented and verified

Participate in the development of testing activities to assure safety requirements are met Review and provide input to Systems Engineering, Design and Software documentation consistent with project phase to include requirements development, design, development, verification, test methods and performance verification Review specifications, technical documentation, and changes to those documents for impacts to system safety. The results of these analyses will be documented in technical reports.

Develop System Safety for environmental compliance, prohibited materials, hazardous materials management, and pollution prevention in accordance with MIL-STD-882.

Plan, host and support System Safety working groups to validate the system's design to meet requirements Work closely with customer to develop Safety Cases, collaborates hazard mitigations and residual risk and obtain Safety Releases/Certifications

Work closely with Reliability, Software, Test and Design engineering

Create, update, and maintain a Hazard Tracking System and System Safety reports and deliverables for the customer Review Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), support Concept Screening Board (CSB) and Configuration Control Board (CCB)

Candidate will spend majority of time working in a team environment, providing inputs to engineers, performing analyses, and writing reports

There may be some travel.
MFC REFER

Basic Qualifications
Candidate must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance

Strong technical background

Experience conducting System Safety efforts, testing and verification in compliance with MIL-STD-882 or equivalent

Knowledge of Safety Engineering design practices

Ability to manage subcontractors in Safety field of expertise

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships are a must

Additionally, candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, technical writing experience, and an ability to perform oral presentations in front of large groups

Candidate must be willing to work overtime and travel as needed to support program requirements

Desired skills
Active Secret clearance

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Vehicle and/or Weapons familiarity

Experience implementing a software safety program in accordance with AR 385-17 or equivalent.

Experience in preparing software system safety documentation and presenting safety case to the SSSTRP or equivalent safety boards is considered a strong plus.

Familiar with software engineering analysis, assessment and documentation tools.

Knowledge of Human Factors and Systems Engineering is considered a strong plus

Reliability and Maintainability engineering knowledge

Military experience

Hazardous Materials Management knowledge

Experience supporting System Safety Working Groups

Experience supporting Government conducted tests and providing Safety analysis of test incidents

Hardware/Software fault insertion design and test experience

Relocation: Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.
The Locale: Grand Prairie is part of the "Mid-Cities" region in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex which is in the North Central region of Texas. Grand Prairie is a suburb of both Dallas and Fort Worth. The region offers a great cost of living combined with a robust economy and a pleasant climate. This North Central region of Texas is a great place to live and to raise a family. The region is home to numerous colleges and universities to include University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Arlington, University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, Southern Methodist University, and Texas Woman's University. The Mid-Cities is the suburban region filling the thirty-mile span between Dallas and Fort Worth. These communities include the cities of Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, HEB (Hurst, Euless and Bedford), NRH (North Richland Hills and Richland Hills), Haltom City, Watauga, and Keller, along with multiple other smaller towns such as Trophy Club and Roanoke and together represent more people than either Dallas or Fort Worth.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's team of 113,000 people works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in all 50 states and more than 570 facilities that span 70 countries.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where we're engineering a better tomorrow.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Job Location(s): Grand Prairie Texas

Job ID: lockheed-423154BR
Employment Type: Other

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