At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add System Safety Engineers to its Safety Engineering team in support of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. The System Safety Engineer is to influence design for meeting safety expectations and requirements for our Northrop Grumman Products. The successful candidate will independently analyze and recommend design features that meet safety criteria in system design to control or eliminate hazards. The role includes active participation in the design of products/systems, associated support equipment and facilities. The role includes the creation of functional specifications and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems. The tasks includes developing safety documents, as required, to support customer and test/operational range requirements and performing audits of operational areas and reporting on the effectiveness of system safety program. The role includes evaluating the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program. The candidate will have extensive expertise in the application of MIL-STD-882E, DO178, DO254, software development, design development, or similar systems engineering experience. The candidate will have experience in generation or review of design artifacts to support System Safety analyses utilized in maturing weapons system design for safety and support flight test and flight worthiness of complex systems. This position can be located in Colorado Springs or Huntsville, Alabama and may offer a competitive relocation package. Qualifications include 14 years of experience with a Bachelors of Science degree, 12 years with a Masters, or 10 years with a Doctorate degree in science, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, aeronautics, safety, or closely related technical discipline. Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time. At least 5 years of using DO-178 or DO-254 for design development. At least 6 years experience with C/C++, Java, object oriented design or similar software development experience. At least 3 years of using MIL-STD-882E to conduct Preliminary, Functional, Subsystem, System, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis. Strong written and verbal communication skills of the English language. Preferred qualifications include leading a team in software safety processes in Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase, experience developing in an Agile environment, Model Based Systems Engineering experience, experience developing missile flight systems software, Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certificate, Weapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience), and Active Top Secret clearance with investigation in the last 6 years. Position benefits include medical, dental & vision coverage, 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance programs & work/life solutions, paid time off, health & wellness resources, and employee discounts. The standard work schedule is a 9/80 schedule allowing employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. The role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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