System Safety Engineer (mid-career)

Sterling Heights, Michigan


Employer: General Dynamics Land Systems
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Job Description

About the Role:

The function of this position is to collaborate with the design teams and drive the System Safety technology across our innovative platform of Ground Combat Vehicles. This position will be part of our Digital Systems Software Engineering (DSSE) team.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

Hybrid or onsite -

Due to the nature of the work, this role may require on-site presence of 80%.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
  • Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending (eligibility on day one.
  • Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance.
  • 401k Match (6%) day one
  • Educational Assistance (up to $10,000 per year)
  • 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
  • On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
  • Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
  • Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)

    Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect for this role
    • Coordinate System Safety Engineering support across safety engineering team
    • Evaluate customer requirements for System Safety and determine vehicle compliance.
    • Conduct, as required, System Safety analyses to support recommendations for design changes.
    • Support System Engineering Department in development of the System Specification Document - Safety requirement management - definition, connectivity, traceability, validation.
    • Create Hazard Tracking System (HTS) and Preliminary and Functional Hazard Analysis (PHA & FHA) - as required, to determine compliance to contract and/or System Specification Document
    • Generate, as required, System Safety reports to be submitted to the Customer
    • Create and manage Human/System Interface Databases, Hazard Logs, Risk Registers and manage Hazard Tracking.
    • Work with the hardware and software engineers identifying safety hazards and mitigation strategy.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualifications / What you must have:

    • Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related engineering major.
    • 5+ years of applicable experience, fewer years will be considered with an advanced degree.
    • Experience in developing safety hazards analysis, safety concepts, safety cases, hazard mitigation strategy. Experienced in developing safety requirements traceability and test cases.
    • Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment with minimal supervision - Work with the hardware and software engineers identifying Safety hazards and mitigation strategy.
    • Seeking a candidate with strong communication skill and is able to be organized and set work task priorities.
    • Experience working on Military Vehicles sought and the candidate will need to be familiar with MIL-STD-882E
    • Familiarity with MBSE, CAMEO, Team Center, JIRA and Confluence tools, DOORS.
    • Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) proficient.
    • Proficiency with laboratory and test/analysis equipment preferred.

    Additional Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related Engineering major.
    • Certification in System Safety discipline desired (i.e: ISO 26262 training)
    • Experience in System Safety and/or Human Factors/Ergonomics in product development preferred.
    • Experience with safety and HFE related Military Standards (i.e.: MIL-STD-882, MIL-STD-1472) preferred.
    • Experience with SW controlled Safety Critical systems
    • Experience with High Voltage and Autonomous Software embedded systems.
    • Experience working in AGILE environment.
    • Experience in developing and implementing Safety process and plans. Preferred experience - Defense industry, Relevant Experience - Automotive, Aerospace System safety process and execution launching designs into productions.
    • Experience with various architecture designs - Vehicle Systems, Hardware Systems, Software Systems Architectures.
    • Experience with Cameo System Modeler or similar Model Based System Engineering modeling environment.
    • Product development cycle, AGILE methodology, System engineering V - model.
    • Experience with Functional Hazard Analysis
    • Able to construct and update Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Event Tree Analyses (ETA)

    Additional Information
    • This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
    • This position may require the candidate to be able to climb on/off, work in, pass through hatches and work around military vehicles. Must be able to pass ASR test (Anthropometric Size Requirement for confined space)
    • Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position.
    • Limited travel maybe required including foreign travel if needed.
    • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.


    GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

    Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to benefits@gdls.com for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

    Created: 2024-06-11
    Reference: 12612
    Country: United States
    State: Michigan
    City: Sterling Heights
    ZIP: 48310


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