System Safety Engineer Sr. - Level 3

Description: You will be the System Safety Engineer Sr for the Fighter System Safety Team which is responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, and control using quantitative and qualitative techniques typically used in the design of aircraft weapon systems and sustainment activities. What You Will Be Doing As the System Safety Engineer Sr you will be responsible for performing analyses for hazard identification, evaluation, control, and coordination in support of system safety activities for internal and external stakeholders of fighter aircraft platforms. Your responsibilities will include: + Perform Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Safety Analysis (SSA), Software Hazard Analysis (SWHA), and other safety analysis methodologies. + Conduct risk assessments and trade studies to evaluate and optimize design choices and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate safety hazards. + Interface and coordinate system safety activities with design teams, suppliers, internal management, and external customers. + Establish system safety requirements in accordance with applicable standards and evaluate functional impacts of nonu2011compliance in coordination with design subjectu2011matter experts. Whatu2019s In It For You We are committed to supporting your worku2011life balance and overall wellu2011being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martinu2019s comprehensive benefits package here. ( Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus u2013 if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a seasoned safety professional with deep expertise in hazard analysis and risk mitigation for complex aerospace systems. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly with multidisciplinary teams, and bring a disciplined, datau2011driven approach to problem solving. Your background in fighter aircraft safety, combined with a commitment to excellence, makes you an ideal partner for advancing missionu2011critical programs. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN u2013 This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth. Basic Qualifications: u2022 Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering or related engineering degree. u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with communicating cross-functionally Desired Skills: u2022 Military or civilian flight experience Knowledge of MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516, ARP-4761, and/or ARP-4754 u2022 Knowledge of FAA and military regulations and processes u2022 Previous experience writing technical reports on complex subject matters u2022 Experience with military or government programs u2022 Knowledge of statistical analysis methods Model-based system engineering (MBSE) training or experience u2022 Experience leading a project or team u2022 Experience working with international customers and suppliers u2022 Experience with communicating cross-functionally u2022 Full life-cycle experience with system safety analyses, standards, and tools u2022 Ability to operate autonomously with minimal direction from senior management u2022 Demonstrated ability to lead projects and teams in the resolution of highly complex issues, including direct interaction with senior leadership within company and customer organizations and a demonstrated ability to deal with complex and challenging customer and supplier relationships u2022 Experience with software safety requirements across the full development lifecycle from hazard identification through development to system/software qualification test. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, youu2019re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First

Created: 2026-02-12