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Lockheed Martin
System Safety Engineer Sr - Orlando, FL or Dallas, TX
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What they do
A Nuclear Safety Engineer oversees operations and maintains the safety of nuclear power systems, including nuclear power plants, ships or other plants that use nuclear technology. Develops and documents nuclear safety procedures. Reviews nuclear plant construction design and maintenance. Oversees handling of nuclear waste and monitors compliance with safety regulations.
$132,756 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job ID:
711312BR Date posted: Jul. 07, 2026Description:
You will be the System Safety Engineer (SSE) Sr for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the safety of products developed and sold to customers, with a focus on protecting the warfighter. What You Will Be Doing As the System Safety Engineer (SSE) Sr, you will be responsible for performing hazard analyses and recommending safety features to mitigate or eliminate hazards in system design, software, training, and procedures. You will work independently to develop and implement system safety programs, with a focus on supporting the Advanced Programs Line of Business.Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing hazard analyses and safety assessments
- Analyzing and recommending safety criteria in system design and procedures
- Preparing and delivering technical presentations and documentation
- Coordinating and leading System Safety Working Group meetings
- Reviewing specifications and design changes for adverse impacts to system safety
- Participating in accident investigations and identifying corrective actions Why Join Us We're looking for a skilled and experienced System Safety Engineer to join our team.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position can be filled in Orlando or Dallas. Discover more about our Orlando, FL location.MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an engineering discipline
- Experience developing and implementing a System Safety Program
IAW MIL-STD-882
- Developing and evaluating system safety requirements
- Familiarity with implementing a Software Safety Program IAW AOP-52 and DoD guidelines
- Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882 and its associated analyses
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to make formal presentations to large groups
- Interacts well in a team atmosphere with engineers, suppliers, program managers and customers
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting independent government Safety Review Boards
- Knowledge of Human Factors Engineering
- Familiarity with missile and launcher systems
- Secret clearance with current 6-year background check
- Model-based engineering knowledge
- Experience with DOORS requirements application
- Candidate should be a self-starter capable of performing tasks with little direction
- Effective analytical problem solving skills, the ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy
- Able to learn and work with System Safety specific software tools