Systems Safety Engineer III

Textron

Hunt Valley, MD

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SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Database Administration, Dental Insurance, Design Document, Disability Insurance, Document Management, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Explosive Ordnance, Fitness, Funding, Genetics, Government, Hazard Analysis, Health Insurance, High-Throughput Screening (HTS), IP Multimedia System (IMS), Legal, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Military, Operational Audit, Operations Processes, Process Analysis, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Improvement, Product Requirements Document (PRD), Program Planning, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Reimbursement, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Robotics, SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm), Safety Compliance, Safety Engineering, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Scientific Principles, Secret Clearance, Standards Development, Support Documentation, System Readiness Review (SRR), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Testing, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Hunt Valley, MD

POSTED

7 days ago

**Systems Safety Engineer III** **Description** **_Who We Are_** Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\. This role is in Textron System’s **Uncrewed Land & Air Space** business area\. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! **_About This Role_** The Uncrewed Land and Air Systems team in Hunt Valley is seeking a skilled **System Safety Engineer** to support development of advanced ground robotics and airborne systems\. Our group leads multiple cutting‑edge defense programs, and we are looking for engineers who are eager to apply broad technical expertise to deliver safe, reliable, mission‑critical robotic solutions\. In this role, you will identify hazards, assess and categorize risk, and recommend mitigations to reduce the probability or severity of mishaps that could impact personnel, equipment, or the environment\. You will collaborate closely with government partners, vendors, and end users to ensure the safety and compliance of Department of War $DoW$ weapon systems and platforms\. You will apply established scientific and engineering principles to guide the development and implementation of effective safety measures that reduce risk to the warfighter\. As a system safety engineer on our team, you’ll work in a dynamic environment supporting comprehensive system safety programs across a diverse portfolio, which may include radar systems, unmanned systems, ground‑based missile systems, surface vessels and support equipment, or laser systems\. You will plan, execute and lead Systems Safety programs in accordance with MIL\-STD\-882E\. You will develop and review standard system safety work products, including System Safety Program Plans $SSPP$; Preliminary Hazard Analyses $PHA$; Subsystem and System Hazard Analyses $SSHA/SHA$; Operating and Support Hazard Analyses $O&SHA$; Explosive Ordnance Disposal $EOD$ analyses; Safety Assessment Reports $SAR$; safety releases; and test report evaluations\. You will analyze system data, develop deliverables, and present safety findings and recommendations\. You will review safety artifacts for compliance with requirements, policy, and guidance, while following established plans and quality standards\. The role also provides opportunities to improve processes, enhance methodologies, and contribute to the advancement of the system safety discipline\. In addition, you will lead and mentor junior engineers, supporting their growth and strengthening the team’s capabilities\. **_Responsibilities:_** **Hazard Analysis & Risk Management $MIL\-STD\-882$** + Perform and support system safety analyses in accordance with MIL\-STD\-882 tasks, including: - Task 101: Review hazard analyses and test documentation for validity\. - Task 106: Review contractor design artifacts and document single\-point failures\. - Task 201 & 202: Complete Preliminary Hazard Lists $PHL$ and Preliminary Hazard Analyses $PHA$\. - Task 204 & 205: Complete Sub\-System Hazard Analyses $SSHA$ and System Hazard Analyses $SHA$\. - Task 207: Complete Health Hazard Analyses $HHA$, including Government Furnished Equipment $GFE$\. + Identify hazards and implement mitigations to achieve target mishap risk in coordination with design managers\. + Review System Requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations to system design in collaboration with program staff\. + Perform operational analysis to identify potential deficiencies in operating procedures, training documentation, maintenance procedures, storage and handling procedures, and/or ordnance handling procedures\. Make recommendations to resolve deficiencies **Database Management & Tracking** + Enter, track, control, and document risks using the HTS\. + Participate in tabletop reviews and testing of the HTS\. **Program Support & Documentation** + Support the update and execution of a System Safety Management Plan $SSMP$\. + Prepare and draft written documentation, including management plans, special topic papers, and technical reports\. + Review program documentation, drawings, and analyses provided by contractors\. **Collaboration & Integration** + Collaborate effectively with the Program Manager’s staff, sponsors, and Engineering Technical Authorities\. + Maintain alignment with the Program’s Integrated Government Schedule $IGS$ and Integrated Master Schedule $IMS$\. + Attend government, stakeholder, and contractor meetings regarding system safety\. + Coordinate with stakeholders to identify areas in design requiring safety improvements\. **Qualifications** + 5 years of experience implementing DoW system safety programs + Experience in the conduct of MIL\-STD\-882 safety analyses + Experience analyzing, researching, assessing, and organizing technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports and presentations + Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups **_Preferred Qualifications_** + Experience working with Software Safety processes and analysis + Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler or Magic Draw **_Other Requirements:_** + Ability to travel up to 10%\. + Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret Clearance eligibility required\. **_Education and Experience:_** + Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field with 6 years of related experience **_How We Care_** At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives\. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\! \- Flexible Work Schedules \- Education Assistance \- Career Development & Training Opportunities \- Wellness Program $including Fitness Reimbursement$ \- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401$K$ with Company Funding \- Paid Parental Leave **_Are you a Military Veteran?_** Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $110,500 \- $167,900 per year\. **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex $including pregnancy and sexual orientation$, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. **Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems **Primary Location:** US-Maryland-Hunt Valley **Job Function:** Engineering **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Experienced **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Job Posting:** 06/24/2026, 9:08:42 AM **Job Number:** 343251

About the Company

Textron

Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is one of the world’s best known multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. The company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Aerospace and Defense

FOUNDED

1923

WEBSITE

https://www.textron.com/