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System Safety Engineer

Jobot

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Herndon, VA, United StatesPosted June 15, 2026Ref: 28213_202818600
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Job Description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Merwan Zattam
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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams—to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential.

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries.

Why join us?

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Job Details

We’re seeking a highly skilled System Safety Engineer to support the development of a safety-critical FAA program within a complex, mission-critical environment. This individual will play a key role in supporting FAA Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives related to Voice Communications Systems (VCS), reliability engineering, systems engineering, and safety risk management activities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system safety engineering within highly regulated industries such as aerospace, aviation, defense, telecommunications, or other mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities
Lead and support System Safety Program activities for FAA Voice Communications System (VCS) initiatives in alignment with FAA Safety Management System (SMS) processes
Support Reliability Engineering efforts for safety-critical communication systems
Assist Systems Engineering and System Test activities for FAA VCS-related programs
Prepare materials for and participate in Safety Risk Management Panels (SRMP)
Develop and maintain System Safety documentation and analyses
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, testing, reliability, and program management teams
Required Experience & Qualifications
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with FAA Safety Management System (SMS)

Experience developing:
System Safety Program Plans (SSPP)
System Hazard Analyses (SHA)
Subsystem Hazard Analyses (SSHA)
Operating & Support Hazard Analyses (O&SHA)
System Safety Assessment Reports (SSAR)
Safety Requirements Verification Tables (SRVT)
Experience supporting Safety Risk Management Panels (SRMP) related to Air Traffic Control and/or Voice Communication systems
Background supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Minimum of 5 years of safety engineering or related experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience considered (15+ years of relevant experience)

Preferred Qualifications
FAA experience or familiarity with FAA-regulated systems and environments
Prior experience supporting Federal Government or DoD programs

Experience with:
High-availability or fault-tolerant systems
Reliability and survivability analysis
Safety-critical engineering programs
Air Traffic Management systems
Radio Control Equipment
VoIP systems and telecommunications infrastructure

Additional Information
Federal Government project environment
Hybrid/onsite expectations may apply depending on project phase and assignment
Candidates must be eligible to work on U.S. Government-related programs

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Job Summary

Company
Jobot
Location
Herndon, VA 22070
Category
Other Roles
Date Posted
June 15, 2026

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