System Safety Engineer/Analyst

Position Overview Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Huntsville, AL

Travel: Yes, 25%

Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

Essential Functions

• Supports the SHIELD Project Office.
• Works directly with SHIELD Directors and Product Managers to ensure system safety through rigorous engineering methods and technical expertise.
• Supports multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams to develop solutions that support developmental, test, and operational goals.
• Supports system safety engineering activities across all phases of missile system development, integration, test, production,, and fielding.
• Performs and documents hazard analyses including Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Ensures compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable DoD and Army safety standards.
• Develops and maintains Safety Assessment Reports (SARs), Safety Verification Plans, and Risk Acceptance documentation.
• Collaborates with design, test, and integration teams to embed safety requirements into system architecture and operational concepts.
• Supports Safety Release processes for test events, including live-fire and flight testing.
• Interfaces with Army safety boards, review panels, and Joint Weapon Safety Working Groups.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective action planning for safety-related incidents or anomalies.

Required Education and Experience

• MS in Engineering or Science from an accredited college with 14 years' experience, or
• BS in Engineering or Science from an accredited college or university with 16 years' experience

What We Offer:

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.