Safety Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $100,219–$111,180 / yr
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Safety Engineer

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The Safety Engineer joins the GD Mission Systems team to lead complex systems engineering efforts with a primary focus on personal and environmental safety for mission-critical defense programs. The successful candidate will manage safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation across the full system lifecycle. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing Safety Management Plans, conducting Preliminary Hazard Analysis, and supporting System Safety Working Groups. The role requires integrating safety requirements into system architectures while ensuring compliance with DoD, OSHA, and EPA regulations. Key technical skills include Model-Based Systems Engineering, hazard analysis, and proficiency with requirements management tools like DOORS and Jama. The position involves mentoring junior engineers and identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement within the defense and scientific technology domain.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) DOORS Jama Hazard Analysis Risk Assessment Safety Management Plans Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements Management AI DoD Safety Standards OSHA EPA

What you'll do

Lead systems engineering activities focused on safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation.
Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans and environmental impact assessments.
Ensure all systems comply with DoD safety standards and regulations.
Integrate personal and environmental safety requirements into system architectures and designs.
Conduct Safety Reviews, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis and System Safety Working Groups.
Mentor junior engineers on safety engineering best practices.
Support proposals, design reviews, and customer interactions regarding safety requirements.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics field.
2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience with a demonstrated focus on safety engineering.
Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance (preferred).
Proficiency in Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, and Environmental compliance.
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and requirements management tools like DOORS or Jama.

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