Systems Safety Engineer Lead Level 3/4

This leadership role heads a small team of safety engineers focused on ensuring complex launch vehicle systems and ground support equipment are safe to manufacture, test, and operate. The team defines safety requirements, conducts hazard analyses, and works across design, testing, integration, and operations phases to meet customer and internal safety objectives. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external customers to communicate safety architectures, analyze designs against regulatory standards, and support mission success while managing safety risks. This position suits experienced systems engineers with launch vehicle background who excel at technical leadership, cross-functional communication, and independent problem-solving in a high-stakes aerospace environment.