System Safety Engineer/Analyst

Position Overview Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: Yes, 25%

Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

Essential Functions

Supports the SHIELD Project Office.

Works directly with SHIELD Directors and Product Managers to ensure system safety through rigorous engineering methods and technical expertise.

Supports multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams to develop solutions that support developmental, test, and operational goals.

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.

Required Education and Experience

MS in Engineering or Science from an accredited college with 14 years' experience, or

BS in Engineering or Science from an accredited college or university with 16 years' experience

What We Offer:

401(k) Matching

Company Events

Dental Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Performance Incentives

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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