Sr Staff Systems Safety Engineer

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About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Staff Systems Safety Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will support the Sentinel program (Ground Based Strategic Deterrent) and may be located in Huntsville, Alabama, or Roy, Utah.

This role is critical to 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. As a Systems Safety Engineer, you will influence design to meet safety expectations and requirements for Northrop Grumman products. You will independently analyze and recommend design features that meet safety criteria to control or eliminate hazards, actively participate in the design of products, systems, and support equipment, and create functional specifications that establish safety requirements. Your work will ensure the most cost-effective program by evaluating the interrelationship of system safety requirements with other aspects of concept design and development.

Hiring Process & Application

The application period for this job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Interested candidates should apply via the Northrop Grumman careers portal.

Work Schedule & Relocation

This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80 plan, allowing employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available for this role. Travel is required, approximately 25% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. For the complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit the company website.