Principal System Safety Engineer - P4 - Cleared On-Site

Job#: 3011940

Job Description:

Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Clearance: Secret (Interim acceptable to start)

Work Schedule: 9/80

Location: Onsite - U.S. Citizenship Required
Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Safety Engineer to support safety engineering, system-level assessment, and risk-mitigation activities across complex defense and mission-critical systems. The role requires broad engineering expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead and manage safety efforts in a highly regulated environment.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • System Safety Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Software or Firmware Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Equivalent engineering disciplines supporting safety programs
• Ability to lead technical activities and provide direction to safety personnel.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; candidates may start un-cleared or with an interim, depending on program requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with command and control systems or combat-system architectures.
• Familiarity with DoD System Safety Programs, processes, and documentation.
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development activities.
• Strong technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and project-management abilities, including managing safety programs.
• Experience collaborating across multiple teams, contracts, or locations.
• Master's degree in a STEM discipline preferred.

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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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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.