{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7c4a71ec5ea035fb5f6bdbb2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7c4a71ec5ea035fb5f6bdbb2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7c4a71ec5ea035fb5f6bdbb2","title":"System Safety Engineer","description":"MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our \"Mission First\" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.\n\nPrincipal System Safety Engineer – Secret Clearance Required\nLocation: Tucson, AZ (On-site)\nJob Type: Contractor or Contract-to-Hire (W-2)\nClearance: Secret or above\nPay: $160,000 - $180,000 annually with full Government benefits package\nOverview\nSeeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to lead and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs in support of defense system development and sustainment. This role will involve coordinating across integrated product teams and interfacing with customer safety representatives to achieve program safety approval through established Safety Review Boards.\nThe selected engineer will apply in-depth knowledge of safety engineering principles throughout the program lifecycle — from concept and design to production, fielding, and demilitarization.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs.\nPerform System Safety Program tasks and analyses, or customer-approved equivalents, ensuring full compliance with program and government standards.\nCoordinate with customer safety representatives to gain approval from appropriate Safety Review Board authorities.\nCollaborate across integrated product teams and program lines to eliminate hazards or implement effective safety controls.\nWork with Program Management and government approval authorities from startup through production and disposal.\nConduct and document hazard analyses, design analyses, and system safety reviews.\nPrepare and present safety briefings during technical reviews and formal safety approval processes.\nInterpret and apply system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards to safety engineering activities.\nDevelop and deliver internal and customer reports summarizing system safety findings, test results, and recommendations.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).\nMinimum 8 years of relevant Systems or Safety Engineering experience.\nExperience in one or more of the following:\nSystem Safety Engineering\nSystems Engineering\nSoftware or Firmware Engineering\nElectrical Engineering\nEquivalent Safety Engineering roles.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience in Command and Control systems and/or Weapon Combat systems.\nPrior experience supporting DoD System Safety Programs.\nFamiliarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.\nAbility to analyze complex problems using available data, research materials, and systems engineering principles.\nStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills.\nProven interpersonal and project management skills, including experience leading or directing system safety personnel.\nMaster's degree in a STEM discipline preferred.\n\nDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Mks2 Technologies","rawCompany":"mks2 technologies","city":"Tucson","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:26:21.751Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2111.00","title":"Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors","slug":"health-and-safety-engineers-except-mining-safety-engineers-and-inspectors"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"System Safety Engineer","description":"MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our \"Mission First\" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.\n\nPrincipal System Safety Engineer – Secret Clearance Required\nLocation: Tucson, AZ (On-site)\nJob Type: Contractor or Contract-to-Hire (W-2)\nClearance: Secret or above\nPay: $160,000 - $180,000 annually with full Government benefits package\nOverview\nSeeking an experienced System Safety Engineer to lead and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs in support of defense system development and sustainment. This role will involve coordinating across integrated product teams and interfacing with customer safety representatives to achieve program safety approval through established Safety Review Boards.\nThe selected engineer will apply in-depth knowledge of safety engineering principles throughout the program lifecycle — from concept and design to production, fielding, and demilitarization.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead one or more MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs.\nPerform System Safety Program tasks and analyses, or customer-approved equivalents, ensuring full compliance with program and government standards.\nCoordinate with customer safety representatives to gain approval from appropriate Safety Review Board authorities.\nCollaborate across integrated product teams and program lines to eliminate hazards or implement effective safety controls.\nWork with Program Management and government approval authorities from startup through production and disposal.\nConduct and document hazard analyses, design analyses, and system safety reviews.\nPrepare and present safety briefings during technical reviews and formal safety approval processes.\nInterpret and apply system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards to safety engineering activities.\nDevelop and deliver internal and customer reports summarizing system safety findings, test results, and recommendations.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).\nMinimum 8 years of relevant Systems or Safety Engineering experience.\nExperience in one or more of the following:\nSystem Safety Engineering\nSystems Engineering\nSoftware or Firmware Engineering\nElectrical Engineering\nEquivalent Safety Engineering roles.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience in Command and Control systems and/or Weapon Combat systems.\nPrior experience supporting DoD System Safety Programs.\nFamiliarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.\nAbility to analyze complex problems using available data, research materials, and systems engineering principles.\nStrong written, verbal, and presentation skills.\nProven interpersonal and project management skills, including experience leading or directing system safety personnel.\nMaster's degree in a STEM discipline preferred.\n\nDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:26:21.751Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:26:21.751Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mks2 Technologies","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tucson","addressRegion":"AZ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7c4a71ec5ea035fb5f6bdbb2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7c4a71ec5ea035fb5f6bdbb2"}}