System Safety Engineer (Experienced, Lead or Senior)

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We''re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that''s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is seeking motivated and dedicated System Safety Engineers to join the System Safety and Mission Assurance team in Seal Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA.Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including, Experienced, Lead and Senior Level System Safety Engineers.BDS is one of the world''s largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative customer solutions, and the world''s largest and most versatile producer of military aircraft and commercial/civil/government space systems.Objectives of the program include space experimentation, risk reduction, and concept of operations development. Managed by Experimental Systems Group (ESG), a unit of Boeing Space and Launch Systems.Position Responsibilities:Identify, analyze, and mitigate potential hazards and risks associated with system designs in order to achieve enterprise and customer safety objectives while ensuring that the systems remain operationally responsive and effectivePerform systematic and comprehensive assessments on the system architecture, integrated design, software, support equipment, and installation of the subsystems, and experiments to ensure that relevant safety requirements are metEnsure system safety planning, processes, procedures, and protections are properly implemented in support operations in a satellite production facilityProvide real-time support to critical and hazardous operations in a satellite production facilityDevelop contingency plans and procedures to ensure safe operating conditions are maintained in both nominal and off-nominal situations involving space flight hardware, software, support equipment, and/or personnel interactionCoordinate and collaborate across teams (engineering, EHS, technicians, quality, leadership, customers) to ensure safety is integral to all activities and operationsSustain and support the development of system safety planning, requirements, analysis tools, and data packagesReview engineering design specifications, test operations procedures, change proposals, deficiency reports, exceptions, and/or deviation/waiver requests for potential flight/ground test safety impactsParticipating in incident investigations and root cause/corrective action analyses as requestedSupport preparation of presentations, analyses, and reports for government/customer & ESG safety boards, System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs), program design reviews, and test/mission readiness reviewsThis position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance for which the government requires U.S. Citizenship - pre-start (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) A current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation completed within the last 5 years (SSBI) and special program access or other Government access requirements are mandatory for this position.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):Bachelor''s, Master''s or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry3 or more years of experience with systems safety within the aerospace and/or automotive industry.Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):List preferred qualifications here5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceTypical Education & Experience:Mid-Level (Level 3)Bachelor''s degree and typically 5 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a Master''s degree with typically 3 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Lead (Level 4)Bachelor''s degree and typically 9 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a Master''s degree with typically 7 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Senior (Level 5)Bachelor''s degree typically 14 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a Master''s degree with typically 12 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 9 or more years'' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.Relocation:This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Drug Free Workplace:Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. Shift Work Statement: This position is for 1st shiftEqual Opportunity Employer:Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Created: 2025-10-04