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Systems Safety Engineer – Level 2 or Level 3 (AHT)

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-timeLevel 2: $72,100-$108,100; Level 3: $89,400-$134,200

This engineer will join a small Space Sector systems safety team supporting launch vehicle missions and their payload, ground equipment, facilities, and range interfaces. Responsibilities include developing and verifying safety requirements, analyzing hazards and system interactions, reviewing designs and test procedures, and producing documentation for customers and operational ranges. The position also involves site audits, launch and ground-operations support, customer presentations, and participation in investigations and corrective-action activities. It suits a STEM-trained engineer with experience in launch systems or comparable complex systems who can work independently, manage technical schedules and budgets, and explain complex safety issues clearly. The role is fully onsite in Chandler, includes occasional travel, and requires U.S. citizenship plus the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a STEM field with experience appropriate to Level 2 or Level 3U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearanceExperience with launch vehicle or comparable system design, testing, or mission operationsKnowledge of systems engineering methods applied to system safetyExperience managing schedules, deadlines, and cost reportingFamiliarity with RCC-319, RCC-324, SSCMAN 91-710, and MIL-STD-882
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