Functional System Safety Engineer – MBSE & Defense Vehicle Systems

Functional System Safety Engineer (Defense Vehicle Systems)Onsite in Sterling Heights, MIEstimated Pay Range: $50-$65 Per Hour(This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on Government LCAT, education, experience, and other factors)We are hiring a Functional System Safety Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI, to support advanced defense vehicle systems, embedded software safety, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) initiatives for mission-critical military platforms. This role requires expertise in system safety engineering, hazard analysis, MIL-STD-882E compliance, MBSE methodologies, safety requirement traceability, software safety, and risk mitigation strategies supporting next-generation armored combat vehicle programs.Responsibilities:The Defense industry is rapidly embracing digital transformation, integrating advanced software and state-of-the-art features. This position requires a dynamic individual with System Safety and Model-Based Systems Engineering experience. The individual will collaborate with design teams to incorporate System Safety Engineering input into vehicle designs, including hardware and software systems.

Responsibilities include completing safety analysis, proposing and executing mitigation through product validation during the program life cycle, creating and documenting safety work products, and submitting customer-required documents.Evaluate customer safety requirements and determine vehicle/system complianceDevelop and support system and software architectures with integrated safety strategiesConduct System Safety analyses and provide design change recommendationsDevelop and maintain Hazard Tracking Systems (HTS), Hazard Logs, and Risk RegistersPerform and document Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA)Develop safety requirements, ensuring definition, traceability, validation, and verificationManage end-to-end traceability of hazard mitigationsSupport the development of the System Specification DocumentDevelop and complete the Safety Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) to be submitted to the CustomerCollaborate with Hardware and Software engineering teams to identify hazards and implement mitigation strategiesConduct peer reviews of safety work products prior to releaseEnsure compliance with contract requirements and applicable safety standardsQualifications:U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law, and you must be able to obtain a DoD Security ClearanceBachelor's Degree in a System Safety-related discipline such as Systems Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related STEM concentration7+ years of System Safety engineering experience (fewer years considered with an advanced degree)Experience developing: safety hazard analyses, Safety concepts and safety cases, Hazard mitigation strategies, Safety requirement traceability, and validation test casesExperience working with safety standards: MIL-STD-882E, Joint Software Systems Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH), ISO 26262, ARP-4761AExperience developing with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using the System "V" model decomposition methodologies with CAMEO system modelers or similar Model-Based System modelers environmentFamiliarity with Team Center, JIRA, Confluence tools, DOORS, or other similar requirement management toolsAbility to meet Anthropometric Size Requirements for confined vehicle spacesMust be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as requiredPreferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in a System Safety-related discipline such as Systems Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Software, or related STEM concentrationExperience with System, Logical, and Physical architecture in developing Safety strategy and safety mitigationsPreferred experience in the Defense industry; relevant experience in Automotive or Aerospace System safety process and execution, launching designs into production.Experience with High Voltage and Autonomous Software embedded systemsExperience in Human Factors/Ergonomics and System Safety in product designFamiliarity with User-Centered Design (UCD) philosophy and approachesUnderstanding of Functional Failure Analysis Methodologies: Product development cycle, AGILE methodology, Systems Engineering V-modelMoseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer