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System Safety Engineer - AZ & MA - Interim Secret

at SOC, LLC in Tucson, Arizona, United States

Job Description

System Safety Engineer
System Safety Engineers needed for a Contract opportunity with SOC's client!

****Secret Clearance - Must have one or the ability to obtain.

We are seeking System Safety Engineers to support complex aerospace and defense programs. Opportunities are available across multiple experience levels for engineers with backgrounds in System Safety, Software Safety, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Safety, or other related safety-critical engineering disciplines.

Locations: Tucson, AZ OR Tewksbury, MA
Estimated Pay Rate: $74.00-$97.00/hour DOE

The ideal candidate will have experience performing engineering safety analyses, identifying and mitigating technical risks, evaluating system or software requirements, and supporting verification activities throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Direct experience with MIL-STD-882/882E is highly preferred; however, engineers with relevant experience in other safety-critical industries and standards are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Perform system and/or software safety analyses and assessments
Identify potential hazards and evaluate associated technical risks
Develop and evaluate risk mitigation strategies
Review system and software requirements for safety considerations
Support requirements development, verification, and engineering reviews
Prepare and present technical analyses and safety documentation
Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and program engineering teams
Support internal and customer-facing technical reviews
Ensure safety requirements are appropriately addressed throughout the engineering lifecycle
Perform and/or support hazard analyses such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), System Hazard Analysis (SHA), Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SSHA), Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Requirements Hazard Analysis, and Operating & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA)
Support hazard tracking and risk mitigation throughout the system lifecycle

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, STEM, or a related technical discipline
Experience in System Safety, Software Safety, Systems Engineering, or another safety-critical engineering environment
Experience with MIL-STD-882/882E preferred
Experience with related standards such as DO-178/DO-178B, DO-254, ARP4761, ISO 26262, AOP-52, or similar safety standards is beneficial
Experience with hazard analysis, risk identification, risk assessment, and mitigation
Understanding of engineering requirements and verification processes
Strong technical communication, analysis, and documentation skills
Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Software Safety Opportunities
Some positions have an increased Software Safety focus. Relevant experience may include:
Software requirements analysis and verification
Software hazard analysis and safety assessments
C/C++ or other programming language exposure
Requirements and configuration management tools such as DOORS, Jira, GitHub, or ClearCase
Experience evaluating software architecture, requirements, and verification evidence from a safety perspective

Candidates do not need to be software developers but should be comfortable evaluating software and software requirements from an engineering safety perspective.
Senior-Level Opportunities
Senior candidates should have demonstrated experience:
Independently performing system and/or software safety assessments and analyses
Developing and presenting technical findings and safety recommendations
Working directly with customers and engineering leadership
Supporting technical and program reviews
Providing technical guidance, mentoring, or team leadership
Taking ownership of safety activities throughout the engineering lifecycle

Security Clearance
Clearance requirements vary by program. Some opportunities may allow qualified candidates to begin work uncleared while the clearance process is initiated, while others may require an active or interim U.S. Government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a U.S. security clearance. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the clearance required by the program.

Locations
Tucson, Arizona
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Candidates with backgrounds in aerospace, defense, NASA/space systems, automotive functional safety, avionics, embedded systems, and other safety-critical engineering environments are encouraged to apply when their experience is transferable to System or Software Safety Engineering.

Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and drug urinalysis.

Estimated Pay Range: $74-97/hour
Actual compensation may vary based on experience level, technical qualifications, location, clearance status, and specific program requirements.
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,


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Estimated Min Rate: $55.30
Estimated Max Rate: $79.00

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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Job Posting: 7641266

Posted On: Oct 23, 2026

Updated On: Oct 23, 2026

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