System Safety Engineer II

Job#: 2087377

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 a System Safety Engineer II. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to Mike Konjoian, Account Manager, at .

Here are the details:

Position:System Safety Engineer II

Location: 235 Presidential Way, Woburn MA

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

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance Required

Position Overview:

As a System Safety Engineer II, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and reliability of complex defense systems. You will support and implement MIL-STD-882E compliant safety programs, conduct detailed safety analyses, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to identify and mitigate hazards. Your work will directly contribute to the safe operation and mission success of cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and implement one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs.
• Perform system safety tasks and analyses across management (100 series), analysis (200 series), evaluation (300 series), and verification (400 series).
• Analyze engineering hardware, electrical drawings, and schematics for fault tolerance, latent hazards, and compliance with safety requirements.
• Review test procedures and tactical operating/maintenance procedures to ensure proper administrative controls.
• Collaborate across integrated product teams to eliminate hazards or implement effective safety controls.
• Develop innovative solutions that enhance safety without compromising critical system performance.
• Assist in designing concise, testable safety requirements or analyzing existing ones.
• Conduct system safety program and design analyses.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines during technical execution phases.
• Interface with key stakeholders including customers, program offices, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Contribute to Safety Assessment Reports and Safety Program Briefs for customer approval.
• Present safety findings during technical reviews and safety approval processes.
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards.
• Prepare internal and customer-facing reports detailing safety analyses and findings.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience (advanced degrees may substitute for experience).
• Background in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical or Firmware Engineering.
• Active and transferrable U.S. government-issued Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs (e.g., MIL-STD-882, DO-178).
• Familiarity with system/software safety in Agile development environments.
• Exposure to Human Systems Integration and Human Factors Engineering (MIL-STD-1472).
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, and System Safety Working Groups.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation

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.