The Senior Principal Systems Safety Engineer evaluates safety requirements, develops safety documentation, and leads safety engineering for electronic systems, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation throughout product lifecycle.
Job Description
It's about the journey. Whether it's a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us
As a Senior Principal Safety Systems Engineer you will support continued development of the Product safety strategy for the US Controls business area.
In this position you would be responsible for • Evaluating program requirements to determine safety requirements and needed System, Software, Firmware, Hardware design assurance level.• Developing or approving Product Safety Program Plans, Fault Trees, Common Mode Analysis, and other related safety required documents, defining the Product Safety tasking across the program life cycle.• Supporting and leading safety engineering using model based systems engineering / digital engineering.• Coordinating with System Design teams to define and approve hazards and mitigation provisions.• Coordinating with Test teams to prepare test plans/procedures to support testing.• Preparing presentations and participate in Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and various working groups and safety review meetings both internal and
with customers.• Maintaining required Safety documentation (Safety Case), establishing compliance with contractual requirements and applicable regulations.• Investigating Product related events with safety implications to develop appropriate corrective and preventive measures.• Collaborating with peers across BAE Systems Inc. in relevant working groups.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
* Minimum of a BS in Engineering, Science or equivalent Safety experience. Electrical Engineering preferred with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar field
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
* Experience with MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4754, SAE ARP4761, and Domestic/International safety regulations related to electric and hybrid automotive systems and energy storage systems.
* Experience with development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), System Safety Assessment (SSA), Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), and defining and communicating safety requirements associated with those assessments
* Experience with various safety critical development domestic/international regulations and standards related to aircraft
* Experience with Product/System Safety contractual requirements and their execution throughout the product lifecycle
* Experience leading disparate engineering teams to identify hazards, assess, and thoroughly mitigate associated risks encountered in various use cases throughout the product lifecycle
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in working with disparate teams
Experience with supporting safety audits
Experience leading mishap prevention/investigations
Demonstrated ability to analyze and drive resolution toward safety concerns
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute programs as well as thoroughly document work for traceability
Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP)
Experience with EASA SC MOC VTOL, EUROCAE ED-14G, FAA AC 23.1309-1E, RTCA DO-160G, RTCA DO-178B, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254, and/or RTCA DO-311A
Green Belt/Black Belt Certified
Subject matter expert in the Product/System Safety discipline
Functional Safety Certification Program
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with both commercial and military programs
Familiarity with Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA)
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
It's about the journey. Whether it's a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us
As a Senior Principal Safety Systems Engineer you will support continued development of the Product safety strategy for the US Controls business area.
In this position you would be responsible for • Evaluating program requirements to determine safety requirements and needed System, Software, Firmware, Hardware design assurance level.• Developing or approving Product Safety Program Plans, Fault Trees, Common Mode Analysis, and other related safety required documents, defining the Product Safety tasking across the program life cycle.• Supporting and leading safety engineering using model based systems engineering / digital engineering.• Coordinating with System Design teams to define and approve hazards and mitigation provisions.• Coordinating with Test teams to prepare test plans/procedures to support testing.• Preparing presentations and participate in Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and various working groups and safety review meetings both internal and
with customers.• Maintaining required Safety documentation (Safety Case), establishing compliance with contractual requirements and applicable regulations.• Investigating Product related events with safety implications to develop appropriate corrective and preventive measures.• Collaborating with peers across BAE Systems Inc. in relevant working groups.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
* Minimum of a BS in Engineering, Science or equivalent Safety experience. Electrical Engineering preferred with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar field
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
* Experience with MIL-STD-882, SAE ARP4754, SAE ARP4761, and Domestic/International safety regulations related to electric and hybrid automotive systems and energy storage systems.
* Experience with development of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), System Safety Assessment (SSA), Common Cause Analysis (CCA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), and defining and communicating safety requirements associated with those assessments
* Experience with various safety critical development domestic/international regulations and standards related to aircraft
* Experience with Product/System Safety contractual requirements and their execution throughout the product lifecycle
* Experience leading disparate engineering teams to identify hazards, assess, and thoroughly mitigate associated risks encountered in various use cases throughout the product lifecycle
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in working with disparate teams
Experience with supporting safety audits
Experience leading mishap prevention/investigations
Demonstrated ability to analyze and drive resolution toward safety concerns
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute programs as well as thoroughly document work for traceability
Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP)
Experience with EASA SC MOC VTOL, EUROCAE ED-14G, FAA AC 23.1309-1E, RTCA DO-160G, RTCA DO-178B, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254, and/or RTCA DO-311A
Green Belt/Black Belt Certified
Subject matter expert in the Product/System Safety discipline
Functional Safety Certification Program
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Experience with both commercial and military programs
Familiarity with Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA)
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Mil-Std-882
Model Based Systems Engineering
Sae Arp4754
Sae Arp4761
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