Safety Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Pittsfield, MAHybridFull time
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Pay
$100.2K to $111.2K
a year
Location
Pittsfield, MA
Work style
Hybrid
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 19
2 days ago
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General Dynamics Mission Systems

Defense & space · 10,001+ employees

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

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What you'll do

  • Lead systems engineering activities focused on safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation
  • Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans, hazard analyses, and environmental impact assessments
  • Ensure compliance with DoD safety standards and regulations
  • Integrate personal and environmental safety requirements into system architectures and designs
  • Conduct and support Safety Reviews, including PHA and SSWG
  • Collaborate with EHS teams to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Mentor junior engineers on safety engineering best practices
  • Support proposals, design reviews, and customer interactions related to safety requirements

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire
  • Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite in the Pittsfield office
  • Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance (preferred)
  • Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
  • Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DoD safety regulations
  • Education: a bachelor's degree or a postgraduate degree

Key skills

Environmental complianceimpact assessmentModel-Based Systems EngineeringDOORSJamaOSHAEPADoD safety regulationscommunicationleadership

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Safety Engineer Posted Date 37 minutes ago (10/19/2026 8:26 AM) ID 2026-75657 Job Location US-MA-Pittsfield Required Clearance Secret, obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements Category Engineering-Systems Employment Type Full Time Hiring Company General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. Basic Qualifications Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required . Responsibilities for this Position We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead complex systems engineering efforts with a strong emphasis on personal and environmental safety . The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, safety engineering knowledge, and a proven ability to deliver innovative, safety-compliant solutions in support of mission-critical defense programs. Key Responsibilities Lead systems engineering activities with a focus on safety requirements, hazard analysis, and risk mitigation across the full system lifecycle Develop and maintain Safety Management Plans , hazard analyses, and environmental impact assessments Ensure compliance with DoD safety standards and regulations Integrate personal and environmental safety requirements into system architectures and designs Conduct and support Safety Reviews , including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) and System Safety Working Groups (SSWG) Collaborate with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) teams to ensure regulatory compliance Mentor junior engineers on safety engineering best practices Support proposals, design reviews, and customer interactions related to safety requirements Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field Experience: 2+ years of relevant systems engineering experience, with demonstrated focus on safety engineering Clearance: Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance preferred Candidate must be local to the area and able to work onsite in the Pittsfield, MA office. Some telecommuting is allowed up to 2 days a week depending on work requirements and client needs. Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation Skills Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Environmental compliance and impact assessment Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama) Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DoD safety regulations Strong communication and leadership skills Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range USD $100,219.00 - USD $111,180.00 /Yr. Company Overview General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team! Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Apply Apply for this job online Apply Share Refer this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Interested in this opportunity? Socialize this job opportunity to a friend, colleague, or family member: General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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