Systems Safety Engineer

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.

Senior System Safety Engineer – Secret Clearance 

Location: Tucson, AZ (On-site)Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 annually with full benefitsClearance: Secret

About the Organization

Our teams solve tough, meaningful problems that help create a safer, more secure world. The Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) organization ensures that our products are safe, reliable, maintainable, and delivered on time. LCE supports every stage of a product’s life cycle—from conception through deactivation—with a strong focus on product support disciplines including Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability.

Within LCE, the Naval Power (NP) System Safety team plays a vital role in ensuring mission readiness and safety across complex defense systems.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior System Safety Engineer to join our Naval Power System Safety team in Tucson, Arizona. This position involves leading and executing system safety programs in compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable defense standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with a strong systems or safety engineering background and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute MIL-STD-882E compliant System Safety Programs, or customer-approved equivalents.

• Perform System Safety Program tasks and analyses, including hazard identification, assessment, and risk mitigation.

• Coordinate with customer safety representatives and gain approval from Safety Review Board authorities.

• Collaborate across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to identify, eliminate, or control hazards throughout the product lifecycle.

• Conduct system and design analyses and brief findings at technical reviews and safety approval meetings.

• Interpret and apply system requirements, customer specifications, and military standards related to system safety.

• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and government customers.

• Support program safety through production, operation, demilitarization, and disposal phases.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).

• 5+ years of relevant Systems Engineering or Safety Engineering experience.

  • (An advanced degree may substitute for additional years of experience.)

• Experience in System Safety Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software/Firmware Engineering, or equivalent safety-related discipline.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting DoD System Safety Programs or weapon combat systems.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and proposal development.

• Ability to solve complex problems using available resources and research.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

• Proven leadership and project management skills; capable of managing a safety program and guiding supporting personnel.

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).