Principal Systems Safety Engineer

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Principal Systems Safety Engineer

Billerica, Massachusetts

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Full Time Temp to Hire

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$ 70 - $ 90 per hour

Billerica, Massachusetts

Full Time Temp to Hire

$ 70 - $ 90 per hour

September 17, 2025

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Job ID: T1428607BCC_1758125025

September 17, 2025

Job ID: T1428607BCC_1758125025

Job Summary

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Our, client is a leader in the Aerospace & Defense industry, you'll help shape safety strategies for complex, mission-critical programs. Your expertise will directly contribute to safer skies, secure defense systems, and groundbreaking advancements in aerospace technology. This role offers the chance to lead at the highest technical level, influence safety practices across programs, and mentor the next generation of system safety engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical authority for system safety across multiple high-complexity defense and aerospace programs.
  • Lead hazard analyses, risk assessments, and define safety requirements in compliance with DoD, MIL-STD-882, ARP4761, ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254.
  • Develop, oversee, and approve safety documentation (SSPPs, SARs, FHAs, HTLs).
  • Lead System Safety Working Groups (SSWGs) and represent the organization with government approval authorities.
  • Provide technical leadership in safety certification activities with FAA, EASA, and DoD agencies.
  • Mentor senior and early-career engineers; set organizational safety engineering standards and best practices.
  • Spearhead innovation and continuous improvement in safety engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 10+ years of system safety engineering with leadership on major defense programs.
  • Expert knowledge of DO-178C (software safety) and DO-254 (hardware safety).
  • Due to the nature of work, U.S. citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance (Active Secret or higher preferred).
  • Proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and complex stakeholder environments.
  • Strong skills in communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
  • No relocation assistance provided.
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