Overview
GBSI is seeking an Information Technology (IT) professional for the role of System Safety Engineer/Analyst in Huntsville, AL to provide support the SHIELD Project Office. The System Safety Engineer/Analyst will directly work with SHIELD Directors and Product Managers to ensure system safety through rigorous engineering methods and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will support multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to develop solutions that support developmental, test, and operational goals. The professional in this position is expected to be self-motivated, possessing strong written and verbal communications skills.
Responsibilities
- Supports system safety engineering activities across all phases of missile system development, integration, test, production,, and fielding;
- Performs and documents hazard analyses including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA);
- Ensures compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable DoD and Army safety standards;
- Develops and maintains Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), Safety Verification Plans, and Risk Acceptance documentation;
- Collaborates with design, test, and integration teams to embed safety requirements into system architecture and operational concepts;
- Supports Safety Release processes for test events, including live-fire and flight testing;
- Interfaces with Army safety boards, review panels, and Joint Weapon Safety Working Groups;
- Leads root cause analysis and corrective action planning for safety-related incidents or anomalies;
- Up to 15% travel is expected in this role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited college or university is required, with at least sixteen (16) years' experience; OR
- Master's degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited college or university, with at least fourteen (14) years' experience is preferred;
- DoD-issued Secret Security Clearance is required at start;
- Experience with software development processes for Flight-Critical and Safety-Critical software is required;
- Familiarity with MIL-STD-882E and/or similar safety standards is required;
- Familiarity with software development/lifecycle IEEE 12207, MIL-STD-498 is preferred.
About GBSI
Established in 1995, Global Business Solutions, Inc. offers customers a distinctive blend of information technology capabilities, education and training services, and information assurance solutions. Managed by a team of executive leaders experienced in the field of information technology and training services within the industry and government, GBSI prides itself on exceeding expectations. Our award-winning solutions give clients the support tools needed to successfully deliver in evolving environments with confidence.
GBSI is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
This Contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR-60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision:
GBSI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with GBSI’s legal duty to furnish information.
Drug Free Workplace:
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.