Safety Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer 3 to lead complex systems engineering efforts with a strong emphasis on personal and environmental safety. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, safety engineering knowledge, and a proven ability to deliver innovative, safety-compliant solutions in support of mission-critical defense programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities with a focus on safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation across the full system lifecycle
• Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans, hazard analyses, and environmental impact assessments
• Ensure compliance with DoD safety standards and regulations
• Integrate personal and environmental safety requirements into system architectures and designs
• Conduct and support Safety Reviews, including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and System Safety Working Groups (SSWG)
• Collaborate with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) teams to ensure regulatory compliance
• Mentor junior engineers on safety engineering best practices
• Support proposals, design reviews, and customer interactions related to safety requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated focus on safety engineering
• Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred
• Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite in the Pittsfield, MA office. Some telecommuting is allowed up to 2 days a week.  
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Skills

• Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Environmental compliance and impact assessment
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama)
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DoD safety regulations
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Salary Note

Combined Salary Range

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans