At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter. We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us.

If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here. We are seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety activities across the product lifecycle. This role focuses on system safety architecture, data-driven analysis, comprehensive documentation, and test planning for safety verification.

You will engage directly with customer counterparts on System Safety Reviews and Panels including THAR (Technical Hazard Assessment Review) and NNMSB (Nuclear Navy Material and Safety Board).

Key Responsibilities

: System Safety Architecture Develop and maintain System Safety Program Plan and safety architecture documentation Lead Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and System Safety Assessments Identify, document, and manage hazards, risks, and mitigation measures throughout the lifecycle Draft System Safety Analysis Reports and maintain traceability between safety

Requirements

, hazards, and mitigations Lead Safety Critical Functional Thread Analysis (SCFTA) and support HAZOP/ETA activities Data, Documentation Test Planning Establish data collection and analysis frameworks for safety metrics and trending Develop technical documentation including safety standards, specifications, procedures, and user guides Create and execute test plans for safety verification and validation Lead development of Built-In Test (BIT) plans and support Qualification Test Plan development Define test

, acceptance criteria, and success metrics for safety-critical functions Review test data to confirm safety

compliance Customer Engagement Reviews Serve as primary point of contact with customers on system safety matters Lead and participate in THAR, NNMSB, and other customer System Safety Reviews and Panels Present safety analysis findings, risk postures, and mitigation strategies to customers Support milestone reviews (PDR, CDR, QDR, MRR) representing system safety Coordinate responses to customer safety data items and deliverables Risk Management Process Improvement Lead safety corrective actions from Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations Host corrective action reviews and ensure lessons learned implementation Coordinate risk mitigation with Manufacturing Engineering, Logistics, and Deployment Operations Develop and implement system safety processes and tools Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-882E and other applicable safety standards Basic

Qualifications

: 7+ years as a System Safety Engineer or equivalent safety-critical engineering role Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering, or Physics Expertise with MIL-STD-882E and military safety standards Experience creating and executing test plans for safety verification Proven experience engaging with customers on System Safety Reviews (THAR, NNMSB, or similar) Strong system architecture knowledge and safety

Preferred Qualifications

: Master's degree in engineering or related field 10+ years progressive system safety experience System Safety certification (ASP, CSP, CSEP) DoD or Navy safety programs experience Quantitative FTA with probabilistic risk assessment FMEA/FMECA, HAZOP, and

Senior System Safety Engineer IV/V