Job#: 2087384

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a Principal System Safety Engineer. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to Mike Konjoian, Account Manager, at [email protected].

Here are the details:

Position: Principal System Safety Engineer

Location: Woburn MA

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal System Safety Engineer to lead and execute system safety programs in compliance with MIL-STD-882E across complex defense and aerospace systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic coordination with government and customer stakeholders throughout the full lifecycle of the program—from concept through disposal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant system safety programs.
• Perform system safety tasks and analyses across:
• Management (Task Series 100)
• Analysis (Task Series 200)
• Evaluation (Task Series 300)
• Verification (Task Series 400)
• Analyze engineering hardware, mechanical and electrical drawings/schematics to assess fault tolerance, latent hazards, and safety compliance.
• Design concise, testable safety requirements or analyze existing ones for adequacy.
• Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to eliminate hazards or implement effective controls.
• Coordinate with customer safety representatives to clarify system requirements for software, hardware, and test teams.
• Support system test and tactical operation/maintenance procedures to ensure proper administrative safety controls.
• Prepare and present Safety Assessment Reports (SARs) and Safety Program Briefs for customer approval.
• Interface with stakeholders including customers, program offices, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in safety engineering practices.
• Monitor technical execution and ensure alignment with safety program goals.
• Participate in technical reviews and safety approval processes.
• Interpret system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards.
• Collaborate across disciplines to understand product architecture and design.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM).
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Electrical, or Firmware Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DoD System Safety Programs (MIL-STD-882 / DO-178).
• Familiarity with Agile Development environments and system/software safety integration.
• Experience with Human Systems Integration and MIL-STD-1472 Human Factors Engineering.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.
• Experience with Engineering Change Proposals, Engineering Review Boards, and System Safety Working Groups.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.