Principal System Safety Engineer

Job Title: Principal System Safety EngineerJob Description

The Principal Systems Safety Engineer is responsible for maintaining a safety assignment throughout a program's life cycle and collaborating with various disciplines. This position will conduct System Safety analysis in accordance with the latest standards and applicable governmental directions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement system safety programs on complex system development contracts.

• Prepare and maintain a Hazard Tracking System, System Safety Management Plan, and System Safety Program Plan.

• Support the System Safety Working Group charter.

• Assess system risks to personnel, equipment, and the environment.

• Conduct Preliminary Hazard List, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Requirements Hazard Analysis, Subsystem Hazard Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Health Hazard Analysis, Functional Hazard Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in safety engineering and Mil Standard 882E.

• System-specific knowledge in defense systems, explosives safety, electromagnetic radiation, laser safety, and/or software safety.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.

• Minimum of 8 years of system safety engineering experience.

• Experience with Department of Defense standards.

• Working familiarity with STD 1472G.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Proficient in technical writing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time for program events and training activities.

Work Environment

The position is based on-site in St. Louis, providing a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Expect a professional setting where you will be working with cutting-edge technology and engineering standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bridgeton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Offering competitive pay scales and comprehensive benefits. Client will provide benefits upon interview.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeton,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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